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Palm Springs weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palm Springs in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Palm Springs in December: 18°C and 8.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Palm Springs in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Palm Springs sees 18°C during the day with 8.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 10°C | 19°C | 12% | 41.4 | 8.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 11°C | 22°C | 8% | 32.6 | 10.6h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 12°C | 24°C | 10% | 24.7 | 10.7h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ April | 16°C | 30°C | 5% | 9.2 | 12.2h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ May | 19°C | 33°C | 3% | 2.9 | 12.8h | 8.4/10 |
| 🥵 June | 24°C | 39°C | 1% | 0.9 | 13.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 28°C | 41°C | 4% | 5.8 | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 28°C | 40°C | 4% | 10.3 | 12.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 24°C | 37°C | 5% | 10.8 | 11.6h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 31°C | 3% | 4.9 | 10.4h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 24°C | 4% | 11.3 | 9.8h | 9.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 9°C | 18°C | 12% | 35.8 | 8.1h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Palm Springs averages 18°C, 12% rainy days and 8.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palm Springs in December
Is December a good time to visit Palm Springs?
December is an excellent time to visit Palm Springs (score 7.8/10). With 18°C, 8.1h of sunshine and 12% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Palm Springs in December?
With 18°C max and 8.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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