AI-generatedPalm Springs, California at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,470 h
- Rain a year
- 146 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 146 m
Climate in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while December is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,470 hours of sunshine a year, Palm Springs, California is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:5018:14
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:35–07:24 · evening 17:40–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:35 · evening 18:29–18:39
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Palm Springs, California in October?
In October, Palm Springs, California is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:50 – 18:14
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Palm Springs, California
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.9 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Palm Springs, California, 78 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Palm Springs, California
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Palm Springs, California: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Palm Springs, California has about one rainy day with 7 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Palm Springs, California
How breezy and how cloudy Palm Springs, California is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Palm Springs, California typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 17 % of the sky over Palm Springs, California: mostly clear, with about 8.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Palm Springs, California
How often the day gets hot in Palm Springs, California (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Palm Springs, California has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Palm Springs, California
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in December (8°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 18° | 8° | 6.9 h | 3 | 23 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 20° | 9° | 7.5 h | 4 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 100 | 23° | 11° | 9.1 h | 2 | 14 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 27° | 13° | 10.6 h | 1 | 6 |
| MayMay | 72 | 32° | 16° | 11.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 21° | 12.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 40° | 25° | 11.4 h | 2 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 40° | 26° | 10.9 h | 2 | 10 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 36° | 23° | 10.1 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 29° | 17° | 8.9 h | 1 | 7 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 23° | 12° | 7.7 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 17° | 8° | 6.6 h | 3 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
33.83° N, 116.55° W · 146 m · America/Los_Angeles
Best time to visit Palm Springs, California
The best time to visit Palm Springs, California is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is February with 29 mm of precipitation.
Palm Springs, California through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Palm Springs, California in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–32 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Palm Springs, California in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 37–40 °C by day
- 12 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Palm Springs, California in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–36 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Palm Springs, California in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Palm Springs, California for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Palm Springs, California
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Palm Springs, California: score 100 against 85. In March, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. March has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 85 | 100better |
| Day high | 29° | 23° |
| Night low | 17° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h | 9.1 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 7 mm | 14 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Palm Springs, California month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January18° · 7 h
In January, Palm Springs, California is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in January95February20° · 8 h
In February, Palm Springs, California is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in February100March23° · 9 h
In March, Palm Springs, California is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in March100April27° · 11 h
In April, Palm Springs, California is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in April72May32° · 12 h
In May, Palm Springs, California is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in May50June37° · 13 h
In June, Palm Springs, California is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in June50July40° · 11 h
In July, Palm Springs, California is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in July50August40° · 11 h
In August, Palm Springs, California is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in August50September36° · 10 h
In September, Palm Springs, California is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in September85October29° · 9 h
In October, Palm Springs, California is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in October96November23° · 8 h
In November, Palm Springs, California is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
Palm Springs, California in November89December17° · 7 h
In December, Palm Springs, California is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Palm Springs, California.
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Palm Springs vs. Laguna Beach
In October Laguna Beach has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 85). During the day Laguna Beach is 5 °C cooler than Palm Springs. Laguna Beach gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Palm Springs | Laguna Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 24° |
| Sea | – | 19° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Palm Springs, California ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Long Beach25°19°98
- 3Los Angeles26°19°98
- 4Mariposa (Yosemite)23°98
- 5Sedona23°97
- 6Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 7San Jose23°96
- 8Sacramento25°96
- 18Palm SpringsThis page29°85
Planning a trip to Palm Springs, California
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Palm Springs, California in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Palm Springs, California has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 100
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 55 min
- Distance
- 8,670 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Palm Springs, California
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs, California?
The best time to visit Palm Springs, California is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Palm Springs, California?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Palm Springs, California?
The wettest month is February with 29 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Palm Springs, California get?
Palm Springs, California gets around 3,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.5 hours a day; in December there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Palm Springs, California in?
Palm Springs, California uses the time zone America/Los_Angeles: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Palm Springs, California?
A nonstop flight from London to Palm Springs, California takes about 10 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Palm Springs, California?
Palm Springs, California has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 100, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 91.
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