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

How is the weather in Palm Springs 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 Springs the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by 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 8°C.

Palm Springs in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Palm Springs. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Palm Springs, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 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.

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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 January?

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 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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