What's the best time of year to visit Joshua Tree National Park?

The best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park is during the fall from October to November and in the spring from March to April. These months offer the most comfortable temperatures in [place id="1991" slug="Pk9eanVO9/joshua-tree-national-park-california-us" label="Joshua Tree National Park"]. Because they are the most comfortable times to visit, they are also the most crowded so plan to arrive early and book campsites well in advance.

Winter is the next best time to visit Joshua Tree having cool to mildly warm daytime temperatures and cold evenings, sometimes dropping below freezing with occasional snowfalls. Winter is less crowded than spring and fall.

I'd recommend avoiding Joshua Tree during the summer because it is incredibly hot and there is no way to escape the heat except to drive around in your car.

  • The best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park is during the fall from October to November and in the spring from March to April. These months offer the most comfortable temperatures in [place id="1991" slug="Pk9eanVO9/joshua-tree-national-park-california-us" label="Joshua Tree National Park"]. Because they are the most comfortable times to visit, they are also the most crowded so plan to arrive early and book campsites well in advance.

    Winter is the next best time to visit Joshua Tree having cool to mildly warm daytime temperatures and cold evenings, sometimes dropping below freezing with occasional snowfalls. Winter is less crowded than spring and fall.

    I'd recommend avoiding Joshua Tree during the summer because it is incredibly hot and there is no way to escape the heat except to drive around in your car.