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Wedding weather in Joshua Tree
In Joshua Tree, the driest months for a wedding are May, June, and October, when rain falls on about 0% of days. The wettest is February, with rain on about 13% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10% | 2% | 3.2 | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| February | 13% | 3% | 3.7 | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 9.4 h/day |
| March | 8% | 1% | 2.4 | 67°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| April ✦ | 4% | 0% | 1.3 | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 12.2 h/day |
| May ✦ | 2% | 0% | 0.6 | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 12.9 h/day |
| June | 0% | 0% | 0.1 | 92°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 13.9 h/day |
| July | 4% | 0% | 1.4 | 96°F (36°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 13.7 h/day |
| August | 4% | 0% | 1.3 | 95°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 12.6 h/day |
| September | 4% | 0% | 1.2 | 89°F (32°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 11.5 h/day |
| October ✦ | 2% | 1% | 0.7 | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| November | 3% | 1% | 1 | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| December | 8% | 2% | 2.6 | 58°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 8.4 h/day |
Source: ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF) via Open-Meteo open data, CC BY 4.0, daily data 1991–2020 for 34.13, -116.31. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Joshua Tree
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Joshua Tree are April, May, and October.
When to be careful
February is the wettest month in Joshua Tree: rain falls on about 13% of days, and 3% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Joshua Tree weather month by month
What a wedding day in Joshua Tree usually looks like in each month, from 30 years of daily weather records.
Joshua Tree weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 10% of days in Joshua Tree, about 3.2 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 59°F (15°C), lows 40°F (5°C), with around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Joshua Tree weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 13% of days in Joshua Tree, about 3.7 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 61°F (16°C), lows 41°F (5°C), with around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Joshua Tree weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 8% of days in Joshua Tree, about 2.4 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 67°F (20°C), lows 45°F (7°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Joshua Tree weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 4% of days in Joshua Tree, about 1.3 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 74°F (23°C), lows 49°F (10°C), with around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Joshua Tree weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 2% of days in Joshua Tree, about 0.6 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 82°F (28°C), lows 56°F (14°C), with around 12.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Joshua Tree weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 0% of days in Joshua Tree, about 0.1 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 92°F (33°C), lows 64°F (18°C), with around 13.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Joshua Tree weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 4% of days in Joshua Tree, about 1.4 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 96°F (36°C), lows 71°F (22°C), with around 13.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Joshua Tree weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 4% of days in Joshua Tree, about 1.3 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 95°F (35°C), lows 71°F (22°C), with around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Joshua Tree weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 4% of days in Joshua Tree, about 1.2 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 89°F (32°C), lows 65°F (19°C), with around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Joshua Tree weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 2% of days in Joshua Tree, about 0.7 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 77°F (25°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Joshua Tree weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 3% of days in Joshua Tree, about 1 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 66°F (19°C), lows 47°F (8°C), with around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Joshua Tree weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 8% of days in Joshua Tree, about 2.6 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 58°F (14°C), lows 40°F (4°C), with around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Joshua Tree?
Based on 10 years of weather data, June is the driest month in Joshua Tree, with rain on about 0% of days and average highs around 92°F (33°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are April, May, and October.
What is the rainiest month in Joshua Tree?
February is the rainiest month in Joshua Tree: on average 3.7 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 3% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Joshua Tree?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in April it rains on about 4% of days in Joshua Tree. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.