The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Palm Springs, California.

Temperature records

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.

Rainfall amount

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.

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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

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Temperature charts

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

Average Temperature per Month in Palm Springs

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Yearly Temperature in Palm Springs

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation 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.

Average Precipitation per Month in Palm Springs

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Palm Springs

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Palm Springs

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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was here in March Weather experience:Good

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.

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was here in February Weather experience:Excellent

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!

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was here in January Weather experience:Good

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.

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was here in October Weather experience:Excellent

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.

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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.