Climate in Palm Springs (California)

The climate of Palm Springs is sub-tropical desert, with very mild winters and very hot summers, and sun that shines all year round.
The city is located in southeastern California, in Riverside County, in the Sonoran Desert. We are in the Coachella valley, where there are also cities like Indio, Coachella, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Thermal. To the south, the valley is interrupted by Lake Salton, beyond which lies the Imperial Valley.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to 0/3 °C (32/37 °F). But in December 1990, it went down to -6 °C (21 °F).
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature generally reaches 47/48 °C (117/118 °F), and sometimes even 50 °C (122 °F), as happened in 2013, 2016 and 2017. In June 2021, it reached 50.6 °C (123 °F).
Sometimes, it can get very hot even in April and October. Spring is windy.
The average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F), that of the warmest months (July, August) is of 34.4 °C (94 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 115 millimeters (4.5 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (April, May, June) to 30 mm (1.2 in) in the wettest ones (January, February). Here is the average precipitation.

On average, there are around 3,790 sunshine hours per year. Therefore, the sun shines very often. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best time to visit Palm Springs is from November to March. Winter, from December to February, is generally a mild and sunny season, although it can sometimes rain, or it can get a bit cold (especially in December and January). You can therefore choose the months of March and November.

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Palm Springs - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -4.4 °C (24.1 °F) in January 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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February is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.7 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.7 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) in March 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in March 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.9 °C (39 °F) in April 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 41.1 °C (106 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in May 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in May 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) and a maximum of 39.8 °C (103.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.2 °C (54 °F) in June 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (115 °F). However, it reached 50 °C (122 °F) in June 1994.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.4 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F) and a maximum of 42.6 °C (108.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 47.5 °C (117.5 °F). However, it reached 50.5 °C (122.9 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 89% of the time.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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August is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.4 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F) and a maximum of 42.3 °C (108.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17.8 °C (64 °F) in August 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 47 °C (116.5 °F). However, it reached 50 °C (122 °F) in August 1993.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 90% of the time.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) in September 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, it reached 49.4 °C (120.9 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 88% of the time.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in October 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, it reached 42.2 °C (108 °F) in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in November 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in November 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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December, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.9 °C (46.2 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2.3 °C (27.9 °F) in December 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).