Palm Springs Weather in December

The climate in Palm Springs during December can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Palm Springs and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the driest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 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 Springs in December 2025.