When is the best time to go to Palm Springs
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Palm Springs, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Palm Springs
Palm Springs weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Palm Springs are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 82mm | 8.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
January is a a little damp month in Palm Springs and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palm Springs for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Palm Springs and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 66mm | 9.1hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Palm Springs is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palm Springs for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Palm Springs and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 74mm | 9.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Palm Springs is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palm Springs for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Palm Springs and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 47mm | 10.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Palm Springs's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Palm Springs.
April is in the spring in Palm Springs and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 19mm | 10.5hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a dry month in Palm Springs and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palm Springs, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Palm Springs and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 5mm | 11.1hrs | 11.1hrs |
The climate in Palm Springs during June can be summarized as warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palm Springs, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Palm Springs and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Palm Springs 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 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 14mm | 12hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Palm Springs is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Palm Springs, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Palm Springs and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 22mm | 11.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Palm Springs is characteristically hot and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Palm Springs, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Palm Springs and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 18mm | 10.3hrs | 13.9hrs |
Palm Springs's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palm Springs, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Palm Springs and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 20mm | 9.4hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a dry month in Palm Springs and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palm Springs, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Palm Springs and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 52mm | 8.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Palm Springs during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Palm Springs.
November is in the fall / autumn in Palm Springs and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Palm Springs weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 65mm | 8.3hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Palm Springs is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palm Springs for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Palm Springs and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Palm Springs weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 5mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 12.8°C 55°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 82mm 3.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
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