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

Planning a trip to Joshua Tree in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Joshua Tree typically experiences moderate temperatures and low rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Joshua Tree in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Joshua Tree in December?

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 in December.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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