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

In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 5°C high / -8°C low with about 60 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park in January

Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Zion National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Joshua Tree National Park	🇺🇸 Zion National Park
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	12°C	2°C
Avg high / low	16° / 5°	5° / -8°
Rainfall	19 mm	60 mm
Rainy days	3	5
Humidity	46%	62%
Air quality (AQI)	34	36

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

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

Is January better in Joshua Tree National Park or Zion National Park?: Joshua Tree National Park is the better pick in January — 83 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Joshua Tree National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Zion National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park in January?: In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages 16°C high / 5°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 5°C high / -8°C low with about 60 mm.