The weather in May in Joshua Tree National Park

It's hot in May in Joshua Tree National Park with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 21°C.

May is an awesome month to be in Joshua Tree National Park for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Joshua Tree National Park, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 42°C in 2020, Joshua Tree National Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 1,4 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Joshua Tree National Park

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Joshua Tree National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Joshua Tree National Park New York
Average temperature 34°C 22°C
Max. temperature 37°C 28°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 1,4 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 1 day 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Joshua Tree National Park with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 19°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Joshua Tree National Park is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Joshua Tree National Park, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Joshua Tree National Park

Temperature in May in Joshua Tree National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Joshua Tree National Park, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Joshua Tree National Park

Total precipitation in May in Joshua Tree National Park over the years

Daily UV index in May in Joshua Tree National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Joshua Tree National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Joshua Tree National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Joshua Tree National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.