What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August?

In August, Capitol Reef National Park averages 29°C high / 15°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm.

Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August

Capitol Reef National Park is the better pick in August — 84 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Capitol Reef National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Capitol Reef National Park	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	35/100 (F)
Feels-like high	27°C	38°C
Avg high / low	29° / 15°	38° / 24°
Rainfall	23 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	4	1
Humidity	35%	29%
Air quality (AQI)	39	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August — FAQ

Is August better in Capitol Reef National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Capitol Reef National Park is the better pick in August — 84 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Capitol Reef National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in August?: In August, Capitol Reef National Park averages 29°C high / 15°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm.