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

In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 14°C high / -4°C low with about 15 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park in January

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while White Sands National Park is cool, dry.

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

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	12°C	10°C
Avg high / low	16° / 5°	14° / -4°
Rainfall	19 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	3	2
Humidity	46%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	34	57

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

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

Is January better in Joshua Tree National Park or White Sands National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while White Sands National Park is cool, dry.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs White Sands National Park in January?: In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 14°C high / -4°C low with about 15 mm.