Joshua Tree National Park weather in March

March in Joshua Tree National Park: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Joshua Tree National Park · #6 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 95/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Joshua Tree National Park climate normals — March

Daytime high21°C / 69°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall18 mm / 0.7 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity39%🌵 dry
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind15 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Joshua Tree National Park in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?
March in Joshua Tree National Park: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Joshua Tree National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park in March?
In March, Joshua Tree National Park averages a daily high of 20.5°C and a low of 8.2°C, with about 17.9 mm of rain over roughly 2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Joshua Tree National Park in March?
Joshua Tree National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in March.

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