Palm Springs California Weather
Weather Highlights | Average Temperatures Info
Palm Springs Ca Area Weather | Info by Month and Season | Rainfall Totals
Abundant sunshine, clear blue skies, low humidity, warm temperatures and only a hint of rain characterize the consistently beautiful weather in Palm Springs, Ca. In fact, the sun shines in the Palm Springs California area more than 350 days a year!
Palm Springs Area Weather
Palm Springs California is well-known as one of the most reliable and consistent sunny destinations in the USA.
The natural beauty of Palm Springs California combined with steady sunshine puts Palm Springs among the world's most popular outdoor adventure areas with incredible hiking trails, nature walks, gorgeous mountains, and world-class year-round Golf with 125 Palm Springs area Golf Courses.
Palm Springs Weather Summary
Monthly Average Temps
On average 354 days in Palm Springs each year are sunny, and the percentage of available sunshine time is about 90% sun! It rarely rains in Palm Springs. In certain months each year (see detailed chart below), there are entire month-long spans without any trace of measurable precipiation.
A few words can best describe the Palm Springs weather: It's reliably sunny in Palm Springs, one of the sunniest resort destinations in the USA.
In addition, the air quality is almost always good in the Palm Springs area since the mountains provide a barrier preventing the smog above the Los Angeles basin from reaching Palm Springs. (Palm Springs is located about 100 miles east of Los Angeles and Interstate 10 provides a swift path of travel to and from Palm Springs and Los Angeles.
Palm Springs Weather - High & Low Averages
350 Days of Sunshine
The rainfall is almost non-existent and the humidity is low in the Palm Springs area, reflecting the minimal annual rainfall total is limited to about 5.8 inches, with 10 or fewer days each year during which rain actually falls in Palm Springs, Ca.
Palm Springs Ca Weather Info
Palm Springs Monthly Temperatures +
Rainfall Totals by Month
| Monthly Average Temperatures |
Month |
Avg High |
Avg Low |
Mean Avg |
Precip |
January |
70 |
44 |
57 |
1.27 in |
February |
75 |
47 |
61 |
1.15 in |
March |
80 |
51 |
65 |
0.63 in |
April |
88 |
56 |
72 |
0.08 in |
May |
95 |
63 |
79 |
0.06 in |
June |
104 |
70 |
87 |
0.05 in |
July |
108 |
76 |
92 |
0.19 in |
August |
107 |
76 |
92 |
0.40 in |
September |
101 |
71 |
86 |
0.39 in |
October |
91 |
61 |
76 |
0.11 in |
November |
78 |
50 |
64 |
0.29 in |
December |
70 |
43 |
57 |
0.61 in |
Palm Springs California High & Low Average Temperatures by Month
Palm Springs Weather Highlights
by Month
January Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather like in Palm Springs
in January?
January is a beautiful month to visit Palm Springs. The average morning temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit or 7 Celsius. The sun rises at 6:50 am. Mid-day the temperature averages around 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit (18-21 Celsius). As the sun sets at 5:00 pm the temperature drops back down to an enjoyable 57 degrees Fahrenheit or 13 Celsius. The average rainfall in January is 1.27 inches.
February Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather like in Palm Springs
in February?
February is a wonderful month to visit Palm Springs. The average morning temperature is 47 degrees Fahrenheit or 8 Celsius. The sun rises at 6:30 am. Mid-day the temperature hits a high of 75 degrees Fahrenheit or 23 Celsius. As the sun sets at 5:30 pm the temperature drops back down to about 61 degrees Fahrenheit (16 Celsius). The average rainfall in February is 1.15 inches.
March Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather like in Palm Springs
in March?
March is an ideal month to visit Palm Springs with great sunny weather almost every day. The average daily temperature in Palm Springs in March is about 80 degrees Fahrenheit or 27 Celsius. The sun rises at 6:35 am. The average daily temperature in March is a high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or 27 Celsius. As the sun sets at 6:35 pm the temperature drops back down to about 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 Celsius). Does it rain in Palm Springs in March? Very little. The average rainfall during the entire month of March is less than one inch, an average of 0.63 inches in March.
April Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather in Palm Springs
in April?
April is one of the most popular months for visitors and vacations in Palm Springs. April's average morning temperature is 56 degrees Fahrenheit or 13 Celsius. The sun rises at 6:15 am. Mid-day the average temperature is around 80-88 degrees Fahrenheit (27-31 Celsius). The sun sets at about 7:15 pm and the temperature cools slightly to a comfortable average of 72 degrees Fahrenheit or 22 Celsius. The average rainfall in April is almost non-existent with less than one tenth of an inch on average, 0.08 inches.
May Weather in Palm Springs
Palm Springs weather
in May?
May is a warm and reliably sunny month to visit the Palm Springs Ca area. The average Palm Springs area high temperature in May is 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 35 Celsius. The sun rises at 5:44 am. As the sun sets at 7:46 pm the temperature drops to a very comfortable 79 degrees Fahrenheit (26 Celsius), great for outdoor dining. It rarely rains in Palm Springs in May. Rainfall in Palm Springs in May is almost non-existent at 0.15 inches.
June Weather in Palm Springs
Palm Springs June Weather?
June is a great month to visit Palm Springs. The average morning temperature is between 70 - 75 degrees Fahrenheit (21-24 Celsius). The sun rises at 5:36 am. Mid-day the temperature hits an average high of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or 40 Celsius. As the sun sets at 7:57 pm the temperature drops back slightly to 87 degrees Fahrenheit or 31 Celsius. The average rainfall in June is barely a trace, less than one tenth of an inch of rain at 0.05 inches.
July Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather like in Palm Springs
in July?
Hot and sunny weather is the reliable weather norm for July in Palm Springs. The average morning temperature in July is 76 degrees Fahrenheit or 24 Celsius. The sun rises at 5:47 am. Mid-day the July average temperature hits a high of 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42 Celsius). As the sun sets at 7:52 pm the temperature drops back down to about 92 degrees Fahrenheit or 33 Celsius. It rarely rains in Palm Springs, especially in July, as the average rainfall for Palm Springs in July is less than one fifth of one inch at 0.19 inches.
August Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather like in Palm Springs
in August?
Bright, sunny and reliably warm! The average morning temperature is 76 degrees Fahrenheit or 24 Celsius. The sun rises at 6:09 am. Mid-day the temperature averages between 102 - 107 degrees Fahrenheit (39 — 42 Celsius) and it almost never rains in August. As the sun sets at 7:52 pm, the temperature drops back down to about 92 degrees Fahrenheit or 33 Celsius.
September Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather like in Palm Springs
in September?
September is an excellent month to visit Palm Springs. The average morning temperature is 71 degrees Fahrenheit or 22 Celsius. The sun rises at 6:29 am. Mid-day the temperature hits an average high of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (39 Celsius). As the sun sets at 6:51 pm the temperature drops back down to a cool 86 degrees Fahrenheit or 30 Celsius. The average rainfall in September is 0.39 inches.
October Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather like in Palm Springs
in October?
October is a great month to visit Palm Springs. The average morning temperature is 61 degrees Fahrenheit or 16 Celsius. The sun rises at 6:52 am. Mid-day the temperature averages between of 85 - 91 degrees Fahrenheit or 29 - 33 Celsius. As the sun sets at 6:13 pm the temperature drops back down to about 76 degrees Fahrenheit (24 Celsius). The average rainfall in October is 0.11 inches.
November Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather like in Palm Springs
in November?
In November the average morning temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 Celsius. The sun rises at 6:18 am. Mid-day the temperature hits a high of about 78 degrees Fahrenheit or 26 Celsius. As the sun sets at 4:46 pm the temperature drops back down to an average low of 64 degrees Fahrenheit or 18 Celsius. The average total rainfall in November is about one quarter of an inch or 0.29 inches.
December Weather in Palm Springs
What's the weather like in Palm Springs
in December?
December is sunny and beautiful in Palm Springs. The average morning temperature in December is 43 degrees Fahrenheit or 6 Celsius. The sun rises at 6:44 am. Mid-day the temperature hits an average high of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit or 21 Celsius. As the sun sets at 4:39 pm the temperature drops back down to about 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 Celsius). The average rainfall in December is about a half of an inch total for the month at 0.61 inches.
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Weather by Month & Season
Palm Springs Winter Weather
Abundant Seasonal Sunshine
The Winter days in the Palm Springs California Desert resorts area are reliably sunny and among the mildest and most beautiful (and consistently sunny) in the United States. Average daily high temperatures are in the mid-to-low 70's and high 60's in December and January.
In the coolest of the winter months in the greater Palm Springs metro area of December and January the evening and night time temperatures can be slightly cool and chilly, even brisk, with temperatures dipping quickly when the sun sets behind the mountain range.
Night time low temperatures in December and January average in the mid-to-low 40 degrees range.
Reliable Sunshine & Warmth - Year Round!
As soon as the reliable desert sun rises each morning, the temperatures climb quickly. In the mornings and evenings during the winter months (early spring and late fall, too) you'll find spring or fall-like jackets comforting, sweaters or sweatshirts desirable, but by late morning or noon, you'll no longer need your light-weight jacket.
Typical Sunny Palm Springs Day (year round).
Daytime High Temps for Winter
The average high temperature is rarely less than 65°F during the coolest winter months of December and January, though a few nights each year that dip into the mid-to-low 40's briefly at night (lows rarely get much below 38 degrees and the temperatures always warm up quickly as soon as the sun rises the next day).
Rarely a Frost, Almost Never a Freeze
Winter chill? Not really. Most visitors think it's warm in the winter in Palm Springs. Locals think it's cool. And everyone agrees it's beautiful. There is very rarely (perhaps once every couple of years) a brief (nighttime or early morning) frost or a freeze during the late fall or winter months in the Palm Springs area even during the cooler winter months of December and January.
Once every ten years or so there may be a light freeze in winter months, but if so, the freeze is brief and usually during night hours only. The light freeze might briefly freeze the water flow of a decorative fountain, but ever so briefly. The morning sun thaws any light freeze very quickly.
Sunbathing, Swimming and Sweaters
In the daytime (even in the winter months) in Palm Springs, you'll find sunbathers, swimmers, golfers - tourists and locals alike - wearing shorts and casual clothing suitable for sunny tropical-inspired climates.
In the evening and night hours, you'll commonly see sweaters and jackets return as a perfect dinner companion for beautiful outdoor patio dining at home or in one of many of the outstanding indoor-outdoor restaurants in Palm Springs or Palm Desert Ca.
Rain is Rare - it's the Desert Afterall
Rain and wind storms are the only notable (and rare) Palm Springs winter weather, lasting only a day or two at a time or most. But even in the coolest months, there is very little rain that falls in the greater Palm Springs area.
Palm Springs Fall Weather
Fall is Similar to Summer
September, October, November
Palm Springs fall weather more closely resembles summer in most other parts of the USA. Summer in the Palm Springs area extends into September and October (and early November)bringing bright sun and clear blue skies with temperatures in the 70 - 80 and 90 degree farenheit range.
The average fall temperatures for Palm Springs California are in the high 70s and low to mid 80s for the fall months of October and November.
December, January, February
December, January, February and March provide consistent and bright sunshine and beautiful weather for enjoying outdoor activities such as swimming, golf, tennis and hiking. Beautiful weather, reliable and consistent sunshine all throughout the year make Palm Springs a world-famous year-round destination and attractive location for golf, nature and sun-seeking enthusiasts.
Palm Springs Spring Weather
Spring Comes Early in Palm Springs
February, March, April Weather
The daytime temperatures in Palm Springs begin to warm up steadily during early spring, starting in mid February with March, April and May producing reliable and consistent bright sunshine with gorgeous days where temperatures reach the high 70s to low to mid-80s.
Does it Rain?
There is very little rainfall in Palm Springs during Spring. The very limited amount of rain that falls in Palm Springs is usually limited to late fall and early Winter and the months of December through February; even then rain is very rare and mostly limited to brief showers.
In fact, the average monthly rainfall total for the January and February is approximately one inch. In March, average total rainfall for the month is very low - about one half of one inch.
March Weather Palm Springs
March weather in Palm Springs brings brilliant sunshine and pleasantly warm temperatures with highs in the mid-70s and low-80 degree temperatures with very little rainfall. In fact, rainfall in March in the Palm Springs metro area is usually less than one inch of rain total for the entire month.
April & May Weather
April and May weather in Palm Springs is gorgeous and consistently sunny. April is characterized by bright sunshine, warm and dry air, and daily high temperatures in the mid to high 80 degree range, rising into the low to mid 90s consistently during May.
May brings a few days that surpass the 100°F (38°C) mark for the first time in May, though all months except for Dec, Jan and Feb have recorded a few 100 degree days, the Palm Springs weather records show, something unmatched by any other US destination.
Palm Springs Summer Weather
July, August and September are the warmest months in Palm Springs with daily average temperatures in the low to mid-100s. Evening temperatures once the sun goes down decrease to a nightly lows in the 60 and 70 degree ranges. Summer weather extends well into late August and September, with October bringing summer-like weather with average high temperatures in the low to mid-90s.
October & November?
Summer Weather Continues
Reliable and consistent sunshine continues throughout October and November with almost no rain. (Average rainfall in October in the Palm Springs Ca area is less than one tenth of one inch, almost non-existent. The sun is bright and warm and there are a few days where the high temperature reaches 100 degrees, but the average daily high is around 90 degrees in October.
Summer Temps Palm Springs
The Summer high temperatures in Palm Springs are not quite so extreme as other locations in the Sonoran Desert further west; the proximity to the Pacific Ocean restricts normal highs to around 110°F in the Palm Springs area, unlike the 120°F or higher for a few places along the Colorado River and around Death Valley, but Palm Springs is one of the top five consistently hot cities in the US.
Nearly 75% of the homes in Palm Springs have private swimming pools, so cooling off on summer months is easy to do.
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Relief from the heat is not too far away though - either by heading west towards the coast or driving up into the San Jacinto Mountains, where the temperature at the top may be as much as 40° cooler.
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