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

In May, Joshua Tree National Park averages 31°C high / 15°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 22°C high / 6°C low with about 14 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park in May

Zion National Park is the better pick in May — 93 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zion National Park is nice, dry, while Joshua Tree National Park is hot, dry.

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

	Joshua Tree National Park	Zion National Park
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	29°C	19°C
Avg high / low	31° / 15°	22° / 6°
Rainfall	1 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	1	2
Humidity	31%	33%
Air quality (AQI)	70	60

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

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

Is May better in Joshua Tree National Park or Zion National Park?: Zion National Park is the better pick in May — 93 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zion National Park is nice, dry, while Joshua Tree National Park is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park in May?: In May, Joshua Tree National Park averages 31°C high / 15°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 22°C high / 6°C low with about 14 mm.