Joshua Tree National Park weather in October
October in Joshua Tree National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Joshua Tree National Park · #197 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Joshua Tree National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 32% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?
- October in Joshua Tree National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Joshua Tree National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park in October?
- In October, Joshua Tree National Park averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 15.8°C, with about 5.2 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Joshua Tree National Park in October?
- Joshua Tree National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in October.