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

Can you expect sunny skies in Palm Springs in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During May, Palm Springs usually has very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 34°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 18°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Palm Springs in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.4 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 0 days of rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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 17°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.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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