Is Joshua Tree worth in winter?

In our opinion, winter is the best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park. Due to its climate the daytime temperatures rarely drop below 55-60°F and lower crowds mean you'll have a much nicer experience of the park compared with visiting in the summer months.



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I think two full days is a good length to spend in Joshua Tree National Park. Any less and you won't be able to see the main attractions. With three days, you likely won't see much more, but you'll be able to be a bit more leisurely.

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If you're camping during the winter months (November to March), you might be in luck — the rattlesnakes of Joshua Tree are generally in a state of dormancy (similar to hibernation) during that time. However, if you're camping in Joshua Tree between May and October, keep an eye out.

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Joshua Tree is only about an hour outside of Palm Springs, and is more than worth the trip. We recommend starting at the West entrance into the park, and continuing through the South entrance, before heading back to Palm Springs.

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The cool season lasts for 3.2 months, from November 20 to February 26, with an average daily high temperature below 66°F. The coldest month of the year in Joshua Tree is December, with an average low of 36°F and high of 59°F.

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Weekdays experience far fewer visitors in the park but more town stores may be closed. If viewing desert wildflowers and hiking in solitude are high on your list, then visiting Joshua Tree during the middle of the week is your best bet.

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People have long admired the trees for their resiliency and beauty, however offbeat (and hard to classify) they are. Joshua Tree's unique look is one of its most attractive features, but the trees themselves (which the National Park Service says look like they belong in a Dr.

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