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Rancho Mirage (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Rancho Mirage can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and pleasant during the cooler months. The area is known for its low rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Rancho Mirage can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Rancho Mirage experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 74 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives low rainfall, averaging 21 mm of precipitation, recorded across 2 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 0 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rancho Mirage 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 (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for Rancho Mirage (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
24°C | 9°C
E 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
24°C | 10°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 Rancho Mirage in the United States of America

During the months of January and February 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 Rancho Mirage?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 42°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rancho Mirage?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rancho Mirage?
    December tops the wettest month list with 21 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rancho Mirage?
    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.