Palm Springs weather in May
“A month worth planning for.”
In may, Palm Springs settles into its temperate middle season. The city keeps a different pulse than in summer or midwinter, and travellers who arrive with the right expectations are rewarded.
Rainfall is moderate — around 8 rainy days spread through the month.
These figures are climatological averages, drawn from a decade of daily records via the Open-Meteo Archive — not a forecast. But they are honest, and they are the sort of thing a good travel guide ought to tell you before you book the flight.
What to pack for Palm Springs in May
- •Comfortable, broken-in walking shoes
- •A small daypack that won't look like a tourist beacon
What to pack for Palm Springs in May
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