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When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
In general the best time to visit Palm Springs is probably April, May, October, November, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +104°F in July and it has 22 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Palm Springs in different months
This is the average weather in Palm Springs for each month based on historic data:
In April, May, October, November the weather is great. There are an average of 23 sunny days in October and the temperature ranges from +64°F to +88°F.
January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +104°F during July.
Climate in Palm Springs
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Palm Springs for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +93°F | +97°F | +106°F | +113°F | +122°F | +120°F | +120°F | +120°F | +113°F | +97°F | +88°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +70°F | +75°F | +82°F | +90°F | +99°F | +104°F | +102°F | +97°F | +88°F | +75°F | +68°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°F | +21°F | +36°F | +37°F | +48°F | +50°F | +59°F | +61°F | +54°F | +45°F | +28°F | +25°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 47 | 46 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 44 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 39 | 41 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 27 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Palm Springs during the whole year:
The hottest month in Palm Springs is July with average maximum temperature going up to +104°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +48°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Palm Springs looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Palm Springs is January with average humidity going up to 47%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 33%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Palm Springs during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 25 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is February with approximately 7 rainy days and 41 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palm Springs:
What is the hottest month in Palm Springs?
The hottest month in Palm Springs is July with average maximum temperature of +104°F.
What is the coldest month in Palm Springs?
The coldest month in Palm Springs is January with minimum temperatures of +48°F.
Is Palm Springs worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Palm Springs in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +104°F and 22 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Palm Springs?
if you're looking to visit Palm Springs when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for February, January, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 1 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Palm Springs
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Palm Springs, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
