Palm Springs (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Palm Springs is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months
to pleasant in the cooler months.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Palm Springs, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 42°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
Palm Springs sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 98 mm of rainfall per year. Palm Springs can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 29 mm of precipitation over 4 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 Palm Springs Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
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The best time of year to visit Palm Springs 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 42°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 29 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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