Joshua Tree National Park in January
In January, Joshua Tree National Park averages a high of 63°F and a low of 42°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 272,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 10 hours 07 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 63° / 42°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 10h 7m
- Visitors
- 272,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: November (busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Desert Resorts Rgnl AP, CA at -118 ft averages a January high of 71°F and a low of 39°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Twentynine Palms, CA, 16.5 miles from the park's center, 1,975 ft. Second station lower down: Desert Resorts Rgnl AP, CA, -118 ft, 22.2 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 59° / 38° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Death Valley National Park | 67° / 43° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Channel Islands National Park | 67° / 47° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Sequoia National Park | 39° / 17° | Quiet | Cold |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 39° / 17° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Joshua Tree National Park on nps.gov
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