What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park in August?

In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 35°C high / 18°C low with about 51 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park in August

White Sands National Park is the better pick in August — 49 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is sweltering, a little rain, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	35/100 (F)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	36°C
Avg high / low	38° / 24°	35° / 18°
Rainfall	8 mm	51 mm
Rainy days	1	4
Humidity	29%	42%
Air quality (AQI)	47	65

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

Month by month

Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, dry, clean air · best March35
White Sands National Park 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, a little rain · best March49

Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park in August — FAQ

Is August better in Joshua Tree National Park or White Sands National Park?: White Sands National Park is the better pick in August — 49 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is sweltering, a little rain, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park in August?: In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 35°C high / 18°C low with about 51 mm.