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The Best Time to Visit Joshua Tree is Surprising

Updated April 14, 2024
McKenna Mobley
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The author McKenna Mobley watching the scenic mountain ranges view in her visit to Joshua Tree

👉 Jump to: Best Time to Visit Joshua Tree | Travel Seasons | Weather & Climate | Tips | FAQ The best time to visit Joshua Tree is during the late fall or early spring when the weather is not excruciatingly hot and the winter crowds have fizzled out. Summer is a good time to camp under the stars and hike after sunset while winter is the peak season. But Joshua Tree has extremely high summer temperatures and often below-freezing winter temps. I'm a California local who grew up only an hour from Joshua Tree National Park. I've visited in every season and have spent hours exploring the top Joshua Tree attractions.  In this article, I’ll spill the beans on the best time to visit Joshua Tree for whatever kind of experience you want to h...

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McKenna Mobley is an avid adventurer, traveler, mountaineer, and writer from Southern California. Her goal is to climb some of the world's highest mountains and visit as many countries as she can. She loves Latin America and has been to almost every Latin country. She also has a thirst for solo adventuring and has hiked 400 consecutive miles by herself through the Arizona desert. She is the author of Budget Travel 101, Your Practical Handbook for Exploring the World on the Cheap.