What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Palm Springs in August?

In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Palm Springs averages 43°C high / 28°C low with about 12 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Palm Springs in August

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in August — 35 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Palm Springs is sweltering, dry.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Palm Springs — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Palm Springs
Comfort score	35/100 (F)	31/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	44°C
Avg high / low	38° / 24°	43° / 28°
Rainfall	8 mm	12 mm
Rainy days	1	1
Humidity	29%	33%
Air quality (AQI)	47	51

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

Month by month

Joshua Tree National Park vs Palm Springs in August — FAQ

Is August better in Joshua Tree National Park or Palm Springs?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in August — 35 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Palm Springs is sweltering, dry.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Palm Springs in August?: In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Palm Springs averages 43°C high / 28°C low with about 12 mm.