Palm Desert Weather in August

The climate in Palm Desert during August can be summarized as very hot and very dry.

August is in the summer in Palm Desert and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Palm Desert with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Palm Desert in August 2024.