Palm Desert weather in January (California, United States of America)
Planning a trip to Palm Desert in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In Palm Desert the weather in January is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.
Palm Desert in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 2 days of rain.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 January
Min Temperature
7°C
Max Temperature
21°C
Water Temperature
15°C *
Chance of Rain
7%
Precipitation
19 mm
Rainy days
2 days
Where to go in the United States of America in January
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Palm Desert in January?
For visitors traveling to Palm Desert, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
Interested in more climate information?
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