US Palm Springs, United States

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Palm Springs?

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
86°FOptimal temperature
5%Rainy days

When to visit Palm Springs?

🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–86°F 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 °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January50°F66°F12%1.6in8.5h8.0/10
🌤️ February52°F72°F8%1.3in10.6h8.9/10
🌤️ March54°F75°F10%1.0in10.7h9.1/10
☀️ April61°F86°F5%0.4in12.2h9.4/10
☀️ May66°F91°F3%0.1in12.8h8.4/10
🥵 June75°F102°F1%0.0in13.7h6.9/10
🥵 July82°F106°F4%0.2in13.1h6.9/10
🥵 August82°F104°F4%0.4in12.3h6.9/10
🥵 September75°F99°F5%0.4in11.6h6.9/10
☀️ October64°F88°F3%0.2in10.4h9.1/10
🌤️ November55°F75°F4%0.4in9.8h9.4/10
🌤️ December48°F64°F12%1.4in8.1h7.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

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

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

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

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

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

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

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

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Tip : June, July offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

April is ideal with 5% rainy days and 30°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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