What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas in August?

In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Las Vegas averages 40°C high / 27°C low with about 9 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas in August

Las Vegas is the better pick in August — 40 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Las Vegas is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Comfort score	35/100 (F)	40/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	39°C
Avg high / low	38° / 24°	40° / 27°
Rainfall	8 mm	9 mm
Rainy days	1	1
Humidity	29%	25%
Air quality (AQI)	47	48

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

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Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas in August — FAQ

Is August better in Joshua Tree National Park or Las Vegas?: Las Vegas is the better pick in August — 40 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Las Vegas is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Las Vegas in August?: In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Las Vegas averages 40°C high / 27°C low with about 9 mm.