July 2026 Weather in Palm Springs

It is a challenging month — you may want to consider another time of year. In July, Palm Springs averages a high of 42°C (107°F) and a low of 28°C (82°F), with 5mm of rainfall across roughly 1 rainy days. Mid-February to early March Modernism Week fills mid-century homes with tours before March desert wildflower super-bloom carpets Anza-Borrego badlands purple.

The average high temperature in Palm Springs during July is 42°C (107°F), with an average low of 28°C (82°F). These figures are averaged from 11 complete years of daily records (2015–2025, Open-Meteo Archive). 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.

Palm Springs averages approximately 1 rainy days in July, with a total monthly rainfall of about 5mm. This is based on daily precipitation records where days with 1mm or more of rain are counted as rainy days.

For Palm Springs in July, pack light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen), sunscreen and sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes. These recommendations are based on 11 complete years of weather averages for this specific month. A collapsible sun umbrella and cooling neck towel: shade is rare, pool decks hit 60C, and the dry heat evaporates sweat instantly.

Tourist crowds in Palm Springs during July are typically high — this is peak season, expect crowds and higher prices. Consider this when planning accommodation — prices track crowd levels closely. 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.