Death Valley National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Death Valley National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Death Valley National Park vs Joshua Tree National ParkDecember climate, side by side

Death Valley National ParkJoshua Tree National Park
Comfort score79/100 (B)85/100 (A)
Feels-like high8°C14°C
Avg high / low11° / 3°17° / 5°
Rainfall15 mm14 mm
Rainy days32
Humidity44%42%
Air quality (AQI)3331

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

Death Valley National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Death Valley National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?
Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Death Valley National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December?
In December, Death Valley National Park averages 11°C high / 3°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.