Best Time to Visit Palm Springs: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Palm Springs: February, January, December, March.
- Best months for Palm Springs: February, January, December, March.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, September, July.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 18°C | 52 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| February | 23°C | 19°C | 48 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| March | 24°C | 20°C | 66 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| April | 25°C | 22°C | 65 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 27°C | 24°C | 101 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 29°C | 26°C | 165 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 30°C | 26°C | 134 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.9 |
| August | 30°C | 26°C | 165 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 29°C | 26°C | 179 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 27°C | 24°C | 116 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| November | 25°C | 22°C | 56 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| December | 23°C | 20°C | 42 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
The best months are February, January, December, March.
When is the rainy season in Palm Springs?
The wettest months are August, September, July.