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

In May, Joshua Tree National Park averages 31°C high / 15°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 27°C high / 8°C low with about 8 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in May

Petrified Forest National Park is the better pick in May — 85 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petrified Forest National Park is nice, dry, while Joshua Tree National Park is hot, dry.

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

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	22°C
Avg high / low	31° / 15°	27° / 8°
Rainfall	1 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	1	2
Humidity	31%	24%
Air quality (AQI)	70	60

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

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

Is May better in Joshua Tree National Park or Petrified Forest National Park?: Petrified Forest National Park is the better pick in May — 85 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petrified Forest National Park is nice, dry, while Joshua Tree National Park is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in May?: In May, Joshua Tree National Park averages 31°C high / 15°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 27°C high / 8°C low with about 8 mm.