Joshua Treesuperbloom
Out of season: the next desert superbloom season is in 2027.
Right now in Joshua Tree · September
- Summer trail closures · Jun–Sep
- Flash floods · Jul–Oct
95days to the next superbloom seasonusually Jan 1–Apr 20
Rain, 2025–2026 season
75%of normal
1.74 in since Oct 1 (October–March); normal 2.31 in.
this season normal (1991–2020). NOAA station Twentynine Palms.
Next 7 days
- Windy · winds up to 20 mphTuesday
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 3:32 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Joshua Tree National Park through the year
- WildflowersJan–Apr
- Summer trail closuresNowJun–Sep
- Flash floodsNowJul–Oct
- Busy seasonOct–May
- Keys Ranch toursOct–Apr
Best spots around Joshua Tree National Park
- Cottonwood and Pinto BasinLow areas that bloom first, January to mid-April
- Hidden Valley and Jumbo Rocks3,000–5,000 ft: early March to early May
- Black Rock Canyon and Covington FlatAbove 5,000 ft: April through June
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · NOAA NCEI Climate Data Online, monthly rain (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Joshua Tree wildflower blooms (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Joshua Tree busy season (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Joshua Tree summer closures (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Joshua Tree in summer (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Joshua Tree FAQ (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak desert superbloom in Joshua Tree National Park in 2027?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Jan 1–Apr 20. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
Is it blooming in Joshua Tree National Park right now?
Not now: the superbloom season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 95 days (usually Jan 1–Apr 20).
Which parts bloom first?
The low desert. Low elevations bloom from January to mid-April, 3,000 to 5,000 feet from early March to early May, and above 5,000 feet from April through June.Source: National Park Service, Joshua Tree wildflower blooms ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Joshua Tree National Park?
Cottonwood and Pinto Basin: low areas that bloom first, January to mid-April; Hidden Valley and Jumbo Rocks: 3,000–5,000 ft: early March to early May; Black Rock Canyon and Covington Flat: above 5,000 ft: April through June.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Joshua Tree National Park?
Summer trail closures (Jun–Sep).
What is Joshua Tree National Park like through the year?
Wildflowers (Jan–Apr), Busy season (Oct–May), Summer trail closures (Jun–Sep), Flash floods (Jul–Oct) and Keys Ranch tours (Oct–Apr).