What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in August?

In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 29°C high / 14°C low with about 29 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in August

Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in August — 84 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Mesa Verde National Park
Comfort score	35/100 (F)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	38°C	27°C
Avg high / low	38° / 24°	29° / 14°
Rainfall	8 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	1	6
Humidity	29%	37%
Air quality (AQI)	47	43

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

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Joshua Tree National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in August — FAQ

Is August better in Joshua Tree National Park or Mesa Verde National Park?: Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in August — 84 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in August?: In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 29°C high / 14°C low with about 29 mm.