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Joshua Tree weather in December (California, United States of America)

Is Joshua Tree a good destination in December, weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Joshua Tree typically experiences moderate temperatures and low rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C. December is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Joshua Tree in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 5 days will experience rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February, March, April, May, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Joshua Tree climate page with graphs.

 

Joshua Tree, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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