Palm Springs · WinterMonth summary
Palm Springs weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 64°F
🌧 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: December is a good time to visit Palm Springs. April remains slightly better (+1.6 pts).
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°F 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 °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 December, Palm Springs averages 64°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 64°F, 8.1h of sunshine and 12% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Palm Springs in December?
With 64°F max and 8.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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