The weather in January in Palm Springs

It's pleasantly warm in January in Palm Springs with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 12°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Palm Springs. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Palm Springs, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2021, Palm Springs reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for Palm Springs

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Palm Springs. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Palm Springs New York
Average temperature 22°C 5°C
Max. temperature 24°C 11°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 27 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 5 days 12 days
Total snowfall 0,2 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Palm Springs with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 11°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Palm Springs is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Palm Springs, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Palm Springs

Temperature in January in Palm Springs over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Palm Springs, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Palm Springs

Total precipitation in January in Palm Springs over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Palm Springs

Snowfall in January in Palm Springs per year

Daily UV index in January in Palm Springs

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Palm Springs, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Palm Springs

The weather in January in Palm Springs is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Palm Springs? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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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

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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.