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

In September, Joshua Tree National Park averages 34°C high / 20°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 25°C high / 10°C low with about 30 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in September

Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in September — 90 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is hot, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Mesa Verde National Park
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	90/100 (S)
Feels-like high	33°C	23°C
Avg high / low	34° / 20°	25° / 10°
Rainfall	8 mm	30 mm
Rainy days	1	4
Humidity	31%	40%
Air quality (AQI)	49	38

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

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

Is September better in Joshua Tree National Park or Mesa Verde National Park?: Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in September — 90 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Mesa Verde National Park in September?: In September, Joshua Tree National Park averages 34°C high / 20°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Mesa Verde National Park averages 25°C high / 10°C low with about 30 mm.