Joshua Tree · CA · National Park

Joshua Tree, CAJoshua Tree is a national park in California. The best time to visit is generally February, March, April, October and November. It is a certified dark-sky park, prized for stargazing on clear nights.Best time to visit Joshua TreeFebruary, March, April, October and November tend to bring the best balance of weather, access and conditions. Around then, daytime highs average about 81°F and overnight lows near 58°F.Weather in Joshua TreeDays are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average highs around 85°F (29°C) and average lows around 50°F (10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 75°F (24°C) at night.Joshua Tree weather by month

January: average high 62°F, average low 46°F

February: average high 65°F, average low 47°F

March: average high 69°F, average low 49°F

April: average high 81°F, average low 58°F

May: average high 90°F, average low 66°F

June: average high 99°F, average low 75°F

July: average high 105°F, average low 82°F

August: average high 102°F, average low 80°F

September: average high 97°F, average low 74°F

October: average high 85°F, average low 65°F

November: average high 70°F, average low 52°F

December: average high 64°F, average low 47°F

SkywatchingJoshua Tree is a certified dark-sky park. Skies are typically clearest in April, May, June, August, September and October.See what's in the sky this seasonKnow before you go

Entrance fee: about $30 per vehicle.

10 campgrounds in and around the park.

Campgrounds in and around Joshua Tree

Black Rock Campground (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Black Rock Equestrian Campground (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Cottonwood Campground (ca) (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Cottonwood Group (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Indian Cove Campground (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Indian Cove Group (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Jumbo Rocks Campground (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Ryan Campground (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Sheep Pass Group (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Walker Pass Campground — book on Recreation.gov

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