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Desert Hot Springs (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Desert Hot Springs is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Desert Hot Springs, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in July to a moderate 18°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Desert Hot Springs sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 107 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Desert Hot Springs shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in December, with an average of 29 mm of precipitation over 4 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Desert Hot Springs 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 (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Forecast for Desert Hot Springs (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
27°C | 14°C
N 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
24°C | 11°C
S 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
23°C | 8°C
NW 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Desert Hot Springs in the United States of America

During the months of February, March 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 Desert Hot Springs?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Desert Hot Springs?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Desert Hot Springs?
    December tops the wettest month list with 29 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Desert Hot Springs?
    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.