CA travel planner

Joshua Tree National Park weather and trip conditions

Desert boulder fields, night skies, cactus gardens, and long dry stretches between services.

Normal planningNo active point alert was found, but park roads and facilities can still change.

Live forecast

Next forecast periods

Today 80°F

Sunny

0 to 20 mph
Tonight 51°F

Mostly Clear

5 to 20 mph
Wednesday 71°F

Sunny

5 to 15 mph
Wednesday Night 48°F

Clear

0 to 15 mph

Current alerts

Weather alert signal

No active NWS alert was found for this park point during the last update.

Packing signal

What to bring today

  • Water, snacks, offline maps, sun protection, and a small first-aid kit.

Seasonal timing

Best time to visit

October through April is the most comfortable; summer requires very early starts and serious water planning.

Weather source station area: Coachella.

Do not miss

Popular stops

  • Hidden Valley
  • Keys View
  • Cholla Cactus Garden
  • Skull Rock
Data sources

Weather and alerts come from the National Weather Service API. This page is automatically rebuilt every six hours and should be checked against official park notices before travel.