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

In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Palm Springs averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 37 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Palm Springs in January

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Palm Springs is nice, a little rain, clean air.

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

	Joshua Tree National Park	Palm Springs
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	12°C	19°C
Avg high / low	16° / 5°	21° / 9°
Rainfall	19 mm	37 mm
Rainy days	3	3
Humidity	46%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	34	31

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

Joshua Tree National Park vs Palm Springs in January — FAQ

Is January better in Joshua Tree National Park or Palm Springs?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Palm Springs is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Palm Springs in January?: In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Palm Springs averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 37 mm.