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Palm Springs weather in April
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palm Springs in April?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.2h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: Palm Springs in April ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Palm Springs in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Palm Springs. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Palm Springs.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 50°F | 66°F | 12% | 1.6in | 8.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 52°F | 72°F | 8% | 1.3in | 10.6h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 54°F | 75°F | 10% | 1.0in | 10.7h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ April | 61°F | 86°F | 5% | 0.4in | 12.2h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ May | 66°F | 91°F | 3% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 8.4/10 |
| 🥵 June | 75°F | 102°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 82°F | 106°F | 4% | 0.2in | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 82°F | 104°F | 4% | 0.4in | 12.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 75°F | 99°F | 5% | 0.4in | 11.6h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 64°F | 88°F | 3% | 0.2in | 10.4h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 55°F | 75°F | 4% | 0.4in | 9.8h | 9.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 48°F | 64°F | 12% | 1.4in | 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 April, Palm Springs averages 86°F, 5% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.4/10.
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Comparison
April vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palm Springs in April
Is April a good time to visit Palm Springs?
April is an excellent time to visit Palm Springs (score 9.4/10). With 86°F, 12.2h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Palm Springs in April?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.2h/day.
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