When to go · Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree in June
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat, limited water).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat, limited water).
Is another month better than June?
June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Joshua Tree's best window: Oct–May (cooler desert days, less heat).
- NovemberGreatInside Joshua Tree's best window: Oct–May (cooler desert days, less heat).
- DecemberGreatInside Joshua Tree's best window: Oct–May (cooler desert days, less heat).
- JanuaryGreatInside Joshua Tree's best window: Oct–May (cooler desert days, less heat).
Weather in June
- Joshua TreeHighs around 42 °C (108 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 108 °F (42 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 1 day
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Joshua Tree, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 42 °C (108 °F)108 °F (42 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 1 (better)
Jan: 2
Crowds
Jun: High
Jan: Low
Prices
Jun: High
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 0
June: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat, limited water).
January: Inside Joshua Tree's best window: Oct–May (cooler desert days, less heat).
Joshua Tree: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen