What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Saguaro National Park in December?

In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Saguaro National Park averages 15°C high / 3°C low with about 31 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Saguaro National Park in December

Joshua Tree National Park and Saguaro National Park are nearly tied in December — 85 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air; Saguaro National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Saguaro National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Saguaro National Park
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	14°C	12°C
Avg high / low	17° / 5°	15° / 3°
Rainfall	14 mm	31 mm
Rainy days	2	4
Humidity	42%	50%
Air quality (AQI)	31	31

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

Month by month

Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescool, dry, clean air · best March85
Saguaro National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescool, a little rain, clean air · best April83

Joshua Tree National Park vs Saguaro National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Joshua Tree National Park or Saguaro National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park and Saguaro National Park are nearly tied in December — 85 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air; Saguaro National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Saguaro National Park in December?: In December, Joshua Tree National Park averages 17°C high / 5°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Saguaro National Park averages 15°C high / 3°C low with about 31 mm.