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Cathedral City (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Cathedral City experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to pleasant weather. The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Cathedral City is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 41°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cathedral City is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 78 mm. Cathedral City can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 23 mm of precipitation over 3 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cathedral City Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in February to 21°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Palm Springs, the United States of America (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Forecast for Cathedral City (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
24°C | 10°C
NE 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
24°C | 11°C
NW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
27°C | 11°C
E 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Cathedral City in the United States of America

During the months of January, February and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Cathedral City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cathedral City?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cathedral City?
    December tops the wettest month list with 23 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cathedral City?
    June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.