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Palm Springs
Which Season to Choose?

Palm Springs, Californian desert oasis — mid-century modern architecture, turquoise pools and 350 days of sunshine in the Coachella Valley.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 33.83°N 116.54°W
April & NovemberBest months
30°COptimal temperature
5%Rainy days

When to visit Palm Springs?

🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–30°C in April
🌧 Least rain
5% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
June (1%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10

Palm Springs weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January10°C19°C12%41.48.5h8.0/10
🌤️ February11°C22°C8%32.610.6h8.9/10
🌤️ March12°C24°C10%24.710.7h9.1/10
☀️ April16°C30°C5%9.212.2h9.4/10
☀️ May19°C33°C3%2.912.8h8.4/10
🥵 June24°C39°C1%0.913.7h6.9/10
🥵 July28°C41°C4%5.813.1h6.9/10
🥵 August28°C40°C4%10.312.3h6.9/10
🥵 September24°C37°C5%10.811.6h6.9/10
☀️ October18°C31°C3%4.910.4h9.1/10
🌤️ November13°C24°C4%11.39.8h9.4/10
🌤️ December9°C18°C12%35.88.1h7.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 29°C, 6% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 40°C, 3% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

Average 31°C, 4% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 20°C, 11% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

April is ideal with 5% rainy days and 30°C. The months of April & November offer comparable conditions.
June is the wettest month with 1% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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