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Palm Springs weather in December (California, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Palm Springs in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Palm Springs the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Palm Springs in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palm Springs, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 29 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather 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 Palm Springs in December?

For visitors traveling to Palm Springs, 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 16°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 December.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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