A Joshua Tree rental with a heated pool, spa and fire pit: what to expect by season
Desert Ace in Joshua Tree, California has a private heated pool and spa, two shaded cabanas and a gas fire pit. Here is how the desert seasons shape how you will use them.
What the backyard includes
- A private heated pool and spa
- Loungers and two shaded cabanas
- A gas fire pit (no wood-burning fires at the house)
- A covered outdoor dining area with a built-in gas grill
- A four-hole putting green, bocce court, cornhole and a giant chessboard
Heating details can vary with the weather and the season. Confirm what to expect for your dates with AvantStay when you book.
Season by season
Temperatures are typical ranges for the Joshua Tree area and are approximate; check the live park forecast before you travel.
| Spring (Mar–May) | Highs about 72–90°F, lows about 42–61°F. Good hiking weather; wildflower timing depends on elevation and winter rain, and big displays are rare. Rattlesnakes get more active as it warms. |
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| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Highs about 95–104°F, lows about 65–76°F. This is when a private pool matters most. The National Park Service advises hiking only before 9 am and after 5 pm and carrying about four liters of water per person. Sunrise, sunset and night skies are the best times to be out; the Perseid meteor shower peaks in mid-August. |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Highs about 70–97°F, lows about 42–67°F. September is still hot; by November days are comfortable and nights are cool. |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Highs about 60–67°F, lows about 35–41°F. Nights are often near or below freezing, so a spa and gas fire pit suit the evenings. Darkness falls early, which makes for long stretches of stargazing. Pack layers, and expect wind or rain at times. |
Stargazing from the backyard
Joshua Tree is an International Dark Sky Park, and this stretch of Southern California is known for some of its clearest night skies. For the darkest skies in the park, head to Cottonwood Campground; designated stargazing lots include Quail Springs, Hidden Valley, Cap Rock and Ryan Mountain. Use red lights only and do not light-paint.
See the seasonal section of the Guest Guide for more, including links to monthly climate averages.