What is the weather like in Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in January?

In January, Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages 12°C high / -2°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in January

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Carlsbad Caverns National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Carlsbad Caverns National Park	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	7°C	12°C
Avg high / low	12° / -2°	16° / 5°
Rainfall	8 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	44%	46%
Air quality (AQI)	41	34

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

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Carlsbad Caverns National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Carlsbad Caverns National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Carlsbad Caverns National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in January?: In January, Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages 12°C high / -2°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm.