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Palm Springs Weather Averages

Month Precipitation Maximum
Temperature
Minimum
Temperature
in cm F C F C
January 1.0 2.5 69 21 40 4
February 0.8 2.0 72 22 43 6
March 0.5 1.3 79 26 46 8
April 0.1 0.3 87 31 52 11
May 0.1 0.3 94 34 57 14
June 0.1 0.3 102 39 64 18
July 0.3 0.8 102 39 64 18
August 0.4 1.0 106 41 71 22
September 0.4 1.0 102 39 66 19
October 0.3 0.8 91 33 57 14
November 0.7 1.8 78 26 46 8
December 0.8 2.0 70 21 41 5

What to Expect from Palm Springs Weather

All the windmills outside of Palm Springs are an indicator of something the visitor's bureau probably won't tell you about Palm Springs weather: it's windy. It's also a desert. When the wind starts blowing hard, it can easily reach 60+ mph. The natural result is a sandstorm, and it's usually worst at the foot of the mountains, raging right through town. Fortunately, it's not a frequent occurrence, but if you're planning a visit, it wouldn't hurt to check the Palm Springs weather forecast before you go.

Any time of year, Palm Springs weather is likely to be sunny. Pack your sunscreen.

MONTHS WHAT TO EXPECT PALM SPRINGS WEATHER WHAT TO PACK/WEAR
November
December
January
February
This is the rainy season, but that doesn't mean it will rain very much in the desert. On the average, Palm Springs weather is dry; it gets less than an inch per month, but all of it might come in one day. In general, this is the most pleasant time of year to visit. Clothing in layers
Jacket or sweater for evening
March
April
In some years, winter rains extend into these months. In others it's reasonably dry. Temperatures start to heat up but are still bearable Lighter weight clothing
Layers for evening

May
Palm Springs weather starts to heat up, reaching 100 degrees by late May Cool clothing
Hats, sunscreen
Jacket and long pants for evening (which can be 40 degrees cooler than the day)

June
July
August
September
Scorching hot and dry Shorts for daytime
Jacket for evening, depending on where you go (downtown stays warm from radiated heat)
October Cooling to bearable (if warm) days. Possible rain. Mid-weight jacket
Short-sleeved shirts and shorts, with light weight pants, sweater for layering in evening

More About Visiting Palm Springs

Our Palm Springs weather data comes from the National Weather Service.

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