What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in January?

In January, Death Valley National Park averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm.

Death Valley National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in January

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 78 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 Park — January climate, side by side

	Death Valley National Park	Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	7°C	12°C
Avg high / low	10° / 2°	16° / 5°
Rainfall	18 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	4	3
Humidity	44%	46%
Air quality (AQI)	35	34

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

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

Is January better in Death Valley National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 78 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 January?: In January, Death Valley National Park averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm.