What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in March?

In March, Joshua Tree National Park averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 11 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 16°C high / 0°C low with about 28 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in March

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in March — 96 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while Petrified Forest National Park is cool, dry, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park — March climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park
Comfort score	96/100 (S)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	10°C
Avg high / low	21° / 8°	16° / 0°
Rainfall	11 mm	28 mm
Rainy days	1	5
Humidity	40%	44%
Air quality (AQI)	43	44

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

Month by month

Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best March96
Petrified Forest National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescool, dry, clean air · best October82

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in March — FAQ

Is March better in Joshua Tree National Park or Petrified Forest National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in March — 96 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while Petrified Forest National Park is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in March?: In March, Joshua Tree National Park averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 11 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 16°C high / 0°C low with about 28 mm.