November in Joshua Tree National Park is a good month: highs around 72°F, lows around 45°F. Crowds: moderate — #4 busiest of the park's 12 months. Mild and pleasant; a quieter alternative to spring. The editorial best window here is March–April & October.
| Verdict | Good A solid visit with a caveat — usually crowds or heat. |
|---|---|
| Temps °F | 72° high / 45° low |
| Crowds | moderate · #4 busiest of the park's 12 months |
| What November is like | Mild and pleasant; a quieter alternative to spring |
| Best window (whole year) | March–April & October |
| Peak crowds (whole year) | Mar–Apr |
CROWDS: RELATIVE SEASONALITY FROM NPS VISITATION STATISTICS · TEMPS: APPROXIMATE NOAA NORMALS AT MAIN VISITOR ELEVATION — HIGH COUNTRY RUNS 10–20°F COLDER
Joshua Tree National Park in December — Good, highs around 63°F, crowds: quiet (cool days, cold nights, and possible high-elevation snow).
Our verdict for November is "Good". A solid visit with a caveat — usually crowds or heat. Expect highs around 72°F and lows around 45°F, with crowds at the "moderate" level. Temperatures are approximate NOAA normals at the main visitor elevation; crowd levels follow published NPS visitation statistics.
Across the full 12-month review, the best window is March–April & October, and the peak-crowd months are Mar–Apr. November itself we rate "Good".
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