When to go · Mojave
Mojave, month by month
The best months for Mojave: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.14 °C / 1 °C, 5 rain days57 °F / 34 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).16 °C / 3 °C, 5 rain days61 °F / 37 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Mojave's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.19 °C / 5 °C, 4 rain days66 °F / 41 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Mojave's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C / 8 °C, 2 rain days72 °F / 46 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Mojave's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.27 °C / 13 °C, 1 rain days81 °F / 55 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.32 °C / 18 °C, 0 rain days90 °F / 64 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (38 °C+ days), windy spring afternoons.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (100 °F+ days), windy spring afternoons.36 °C / 21 °C, 1 rain days97 °F / 70 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (38 °C+ days), windy spring afternoons.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (100 °F+ days), windy spring afternoons.36 °C / 20 °C, 1 rain days97 °F / 68 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: After Labor Day the crowds drop and parks stay open; Florida and the Gulf are at hurricane peak.31 °C / 16 °C, 1 rain days88 °F / 61 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Mojave's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.26 °C / 10 °C, 2 rain days79 °F / 50 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Mojave's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.18 °C / 4 °C, 3 rain days64 °F / 39 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.13 °C / 1 °C, 4 rain days55 °F / 34 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday