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

In October, Joshua Tree National Park averages 28°C high / 14°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 29 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in October

Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in October — 91 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is warm, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Mesa Verde National Park
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	26°C	14°C
Avg high / low	28° / 14°	18° / 4°
Rainfall	4 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	1	4
Humidity	28%	46%
Air quality (AQI)	41	34

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

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

Is October better in Joshua Tree National Park or Mesa Verde National Park?: Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in October — 91 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in October?: In October, Joshua Tree National Park averages 28°C high / 14°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 29 mm.