Joshua Tree National Park vs Pinnacles National Park in January

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Pinnacles National Park is cool, rainy, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Pinnacles National ParkJanuary climate, side by side

Joshua Tree National ParkPinnacles National Park
Comfort score83/100 (A)74/100 (B)
Feels-like high12°C12°C
Avg high / low16° / 5°15° / 1°
Rainfall19 mm95 mm
Rainy days38
Humidity46%75%
Air quality (AQI)3428

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

Joshua Tree National Park vs Pinnacles National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Joshua Tree National Park or Pinnacles National Park?
Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Pinnacles National Park is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Pinnacles National Park in January?
In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Pinnacles National Park averages 15°C high / 1°C low with about 95 mm.