United StatesWhat’s the climate like in Palm Springs?
The current climate in Palm Springs features temperatures ranging from a high of 43°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Palm Springs in recent years was 50°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in December 2019.
On average, Palm Springs receives 126 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Palm Springs?
The best time to visit Palm Springs for sunny weather is January through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Palm Springs. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Palm Springs
The climate table of Palm Springs shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 39 | 33 | 27 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 30 | 15 | 3,4 | 0,7 | 0,4 | 6,2 | 8,7 | 9,6 | 3,9 | 4,8 | 16 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 43°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in December
- Precipitation: 126 mm per year, averaging 11 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,4 mm in June, 0,7 mm in May and 3,4 mm in April
- Wettest months: 30 mm in February, 27 mm in January and 16 mm in December
Weather experiences in Palm Springs
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Average Temperature per Month in Palm Springs
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Palm Springs, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Palm Springs
This graph shows how much rainfall Palm Springs, California, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Palm Springs
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Palm Springs, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Palm Springs
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Palm Springs, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Palm Springs
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Palm Springs, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Palm Springs
The weather in Palm Springs is rated an average of 4,5 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors. Have you been to Palm Springs? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Even though it can be a bit cold in the evening, the sun shines brightly during the day. It is warm but not muggy, ideal for relaxing in the sun or playing golf.— This text is automatically translated to English
Sunny, warm days and cool evenings; Ideal for relaxing by the pool and taking unforgettable walks in nature. It rarely rains. A dream show for every winter holiday lover!— This text is automatically translated to English
Temperatures ranged from 14 to 22 degrees, which is ideal for outdoor activities. Although the nights were cooler, the days were mostly sunny. A few rainy days, but nothing that would negatively affect the vacation.— This text is automatically translated to English
It was sunny and warm, but not too hot. Ideal for relaxing by the pool, barbecuing and evening walks. Despite the drought, the desert air refreshed us.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Palm Springs by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Palm Springs. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
