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Palm Desert weather in August (California, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Palm Desert as August approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, Palm Desert typically experiences very high temperatures and low rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 41°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Palm Desert in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.8 mm for the month. On average, there are about 2 days with rain during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Palm Desert. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Palm Desert climate page with graphs.

 

Palm Desert, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 41°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 7.8 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
* Data from: Palm Springs, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Camping
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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