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

In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 16 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Phoenix in January

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Phoenix is nice, dry.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Phoenix — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Phoenix
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	12°C	17°C
Avg high / low	16° / 5°	20° / 8°
Rainfall	19 mm	16 mm
Rainy days	3	3
Humidity	46%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	34	59

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

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Joshua Tree National Park vs Phoenix in January — FAQ

Is January better in Joshua Tree National Park or Phoenix?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Phoenix is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Phoenix in January?: In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 16 mm.