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

In October, Joshua Tree National Park averages 28°C high / 14°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 19°C high / 3°C low with about 18 mm.

Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park in October

Zion National Park is the better pick in October — 93 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zion National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is warm, dry, clean air.

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

	Joshua Tree National Park	Zion National Park
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	26°C	16°C
Avg high / low	28° / 14°	19° / 3°
Rainfall	4 mm	18 mm
Rainy days	1	2
Humidity	28%	40%
Air quality (AQI)	41	35

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

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

Is October better in Joshua Tree National Park or Zion National Park?: Zion National Park is the better pick in October — 93 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zion National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while Joshua Tree National Park is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park vs Zion National Park in October?: In October, Joshua Tree National Park averages 28°C high / 14°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 19°C high / 3°C low with about 18 mm.