Winter
Dec → Feb20 to 23°
nights 7 to 10°
- 2 rainy days · 28 mm
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
- Jan21°recommended
- Feb23°recommended
- Mar27°recommended
- Apr31°recommended
- May35°fair
- Jun40°not recommended
- Jul42°not recommended
- Aug42°not recommended
- Sep39°fair
- Oct33°recommended
- Nov26°recommended
- Dec20°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Palm Springs, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 8° | 36 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| February | 23° | 10° | 28 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| March | 27° | 12° | 14 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| April | 31° | 15° | 3 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| May | 35° | 18° | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| June | 40° | 22° | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| July | 42° | 26° | 6 mm | 1 d | |
| August | 42° | 26° | 5 mm | 1 d | |
| September | 39° | 23° | 5 mm | 1 d | |
| October | 33° | 18° | 5 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| November | 26° | 12° | 7 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| December | 20° | 7° | 21 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Palm Springs, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Palm Springs) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May27 to 35°
nights 12 to 18°
- 1 rainy days · 6 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug40 to 42°
nights 22 to 26°
- 1 rainy days · 4 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov26 to 39°
nights 12 to 23°
- 1 rainy days · 6 mm
Book early for October to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Palm Springs, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h23 of daylight, in December 9h55, a difference of 4h29.
10h08Jan
10h56Feb
11h53Mar
12h59Apr
13h54May
14h23Jun
14h11Jul
13h24Aug
12h20Sep
11h16Oct
10h21Nov
9h55Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Palm Springs" (33.83°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Palm Springs, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, November, December
- Long days: June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended21°8° at night
- 36 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended23°10° at night
- 28 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended27°12° at night
- 14 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended31°15° at night
- 3 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair35°18° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended40°22° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended42°26° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended42°26° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair39°23° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended33°18° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended26°12° at night
- 7 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended20°7° at night
- 21 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (36 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (28 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
March. 27 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Hardly any rain (14 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
April. 31 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (3 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 40 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 42 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 42 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 39 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
November. 26 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (21 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
October to April: over these months, average highs range from 20 to 33 °C, with 2 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Palm Springs).
Which month should you avoid in Palm Springs?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 6 mm over 1 day of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Palm Springs).
What is the hottest month in Palm Springs?
July, with 42 °C on average in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Palm Springs).
What is the coldest month in Palm Springs?
December, with 20 °C at best during the day and 7 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Palm Springs).
What is the driest month in Palm Springs?
May: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 36 mm in January, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Palm Springs?
The gap between day and night reaches 18 °C in June: 40 °C in the afternoon, 22 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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