Current Weather and Forecast in Palm Springs, CA

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About the weather in Palm Springs

Palm Springs has a hot desert climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 106°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 49°. January brings the most rain, on about 4 days, while June is the sunniest, with 13.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 20 days.

Palm Springs climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

When is Palm Springs at its coldest?
January, with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows near 49°F (10°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 31°F (-1°C).
How sunny is Palm Springs?
11.3 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in June at 13.7 hours.
What is the rainiest month in Palm Springs?
January, at 1.8 inches (47 mm) over about 4 days. June is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
When should I visit Palm Springs?
November to March is the sweet spot for Palm Springs - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 70°F (21°C) in the afternoon and around 3 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
Which month is warmest in Palm Springs?
July, averaging 106°F (41°C) by day and 83°F (28°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 120°F (49°C).
How humid does Palm Springs get?
Relative humidity averages 30% across the year, which reads as dry. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
Is there snow in Palm Springs?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Palm Springs shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Is Palm Springs cold in winter?
January nights average 49°F (10°C). Cold never really arrives.