Palm Springs weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Palm Springs in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Palm Springs sits at 33°49′N 116°32′W in United States, in North America. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Palm Springs weather — FAQ
Q01Which months are best for visiting Palm Springs?
Which months are best for visiting Palm Springs?
The best months to visit Palm Springs are February, March, April, November. Mid-February to early March Modernism Week fills mid-century homes with tours before March desert wildflower super-bloom carpets Anza-Borrego badlands purple.
Q02Which month is warmest in Palm Springs?
Which month is warmest in Palm Springs?
July runs the highest averages in Palm Springs, with typical daytime highs of 42°C (107°F). July 45C daily; locals swim at 6am, brunch at Cheeky's before opening, and take the Aerial Tramway 8000 feet up to 25C pine forest by noon.
Q03Which month is chilliest in Palm Springs?
Which month is chilliest in Palm Springs?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 19°C (67°F). January 25C days and 5C nights; snowbirds double the population, Coachella Valley golf peaks, and San Jacinto snow visible from any pool.
Q04When is the rainy season in Palm Springs?
When is the rainy season in Palm Springs?
January typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 44mm on average. Winter atmospheric rivers close Highway 74 to Idyllwild in mudslides; summer monsoon dust storms called haboobs shut the airport for hours.
Q05How would you describe Palm Springs's weather?
How would you describe Palm Springs's weather?
Palm Springs, United States has very hot summers, warm winters. Palm Springs is a city of neighborhoods defined by mid-century architects: Twin Palms is Alexander tract, Movie Colony is where old Hollywood built, and Deepwell has Kaufmann House by Neutra. The Uptown Design District is where locals actually walk; Palm Canyon Drive downtown is for out-of-towners. VillageFest Thursday nights closes the main drag. The Tramway rotating cars are engineering theater and the temperature swing from 45C to 15C in 10 minutes shocks first-timers. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.