National Park · CA
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree is quietest in July and August and busiest in March.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit Joshua Tree
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Mostly clear | 110°F | 76°F | 0% |
| Sat 11 | Overcast | 104°F | 78°F | 1% |
| Sun 12 | Overcast | 102°F | 80°F | 3% |
| Mon 13 | Light drizzle | 100°F | 82°F | 31% |
| Tue 14 | Overcast | 105°F | 84°F | 15% |
| Wed 15 | Overcast | 101°F | 88°F | 13% |
| Thu 16 | Clear | 102°F | 83°F | 19% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F | 42°F | 0.5" |
| February | 67°F | 44°F | 0.6" |
| March | 74°F | 49°F | 0.3" |
| April | 81°F | 55°F | 0.1" |
| May | 90°F | 63°F | 0.1" |
| June | 99°F | 71°F | 0.0" |
| July | 104°F | 77°F | 0.4" |
| August | 103°F | 76°F | 0.7" |
| September | 97°F | 69°F | 0.3" |
| October | 85°F | 58°F | 0.1" |
| November | 72°F | 47°F | 0.2" |
| December | 62°F | 40°F | 0.6" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA US
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- $30 — 7-day vehicle permit, admitting the passengers of a single, non-commercial vehicle on the day of purchase and for the next six days.
- Hours
- Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Visitation increases as temperatures moderate in the fall, peaks during the spring wildflower season, and diminishes during the heat of summer. Some areas of the park are designated for day use only. Visitor centers keep separate hours; please see descriptions.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Inaccurate Third-Party Apps
Some third-party hiking apps are providing inaccurate trail and safety information to users. Please use the official NPS app for accurate information.
Details on nps.gov → - Caution
Oasis of Mara Trail Partial Closure
Due to a heavy flooding event, the Oasis of Mara Trail is closed past the Oasis.
- Information
Annual Summer Closures and Restrictions in Effect
The 49 Palms trail along with some campgrounds, facilities, and areas have adjusted availability during the summer. For the full list of changes, please visit our Summer Closures page.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API