Palm Desert Weather in May

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

May is in the spring in Palm Desert and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Palm Desert with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 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 May 2024.