What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December?

In December, Grand Canyon National Park averages 14°C high / 2°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.

Grand Canyon National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Grand Canyon National Park is cool, dry, clean air.

Grand Canyon National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park — December climate, side by side

	Grand Canyon National Park	Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	10°C	14°C
Avg high / low	14° / 2°	17° / 5°
Rainfall	17 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	3	2
Humidity	56%	42%
Air quality (AQI)	35	31

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

Grand Canyon National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Grand Canyon National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in December — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Grand Canyon National Park is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in December?: In December, Grand Canyon National Park averages 14°C high / 2°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm.