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

In October, Grand Canyon National Park averages 28°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 28°C high / 14°C low with about 4 mm.

Grand Canyon National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in October

Grand Canyon National Park is the better pick in October — 82 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Grand Canyon National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is warm, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Grand Canyon National Park	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	25°C	26°C
Avg high / low	28° / 12°	28° / 14°
Rainfall	14 mm	4 mm
Rainy days	2	1
Humidity	39%	28%
Air quality (AQI)	36	41

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

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

Is October better in Grand Canyon National Park or Joshua Tree National Park?: Grand Canyon National Park is the better pick in October — 82 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Grand Canyon National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park vs Joshua Tree National Park in October?: In October, Grand Canyon National Park averages 28°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Joshua Tree National Park averages 28°C high / 14°C low with about 4 mm.