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

In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 30°C high / 15°C low with about 17 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park in August

Zion National Park is the better pick in August — 81 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zion National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Zion National Park
Comfort score	35/100 (F)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	38°C	28°C
Avg high / low	38° / 24°	30° / 15°
Rainfall	8 mm	17 mm
Rainy days	1	3
Humidity	29%	33%
Air quality (AQI)	47	43

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

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Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park in August — FAQ

Is August better in Joshua Tree National Park or Zion National Park?: Zion National Park is the better pick in August — 81 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zion National Park is warm, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park in August?: In August, Joshua Tree National Park averages 38°C high / 24°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 30°C high / 15°C low with about 17 mm.