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April in Palm Desert sees daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) at night. The excellent weather makes it a good time to visit.
For Palm Desert itself, January, February, March, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Palm Desert typically rise from around 28°C (82°F) at the start of April to approximately 32°C (90°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 12°C (54°F) to 16°C (61°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Palm Desert spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Palm Desert between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during April.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in April. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. With water temperatures around 16°C (61°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Water Temp
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