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Palm Springs
Visit in May — score 95/100 · avg high 97°F · 1 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36 | 47° | 71° | 27° | 6 | 22 | 10.0h | High | Average |
| February | 46 | 49° | 75° | 28° | 4 | 16 | 10.8h | High | Average |
| March | 57 | 54° | 82° | 31° | 3 | 11 | 11.7h | High | Above avg |
| April | 79 | 62° | 91° | 36° | 1 | 5 | 12.9h | High | Average |
| May | 95 | 69° | 97° | 43° | 1 | 2 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 95 | 80° | 106° | 51° | 0 | 0 | 14.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 87 | 86° | 108° | 62° | 2 | 7 | 14.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 85 | 85° | 107° | 62° | 3 | 10 | 13.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 93 | 78° | 102° | 53° | 2 | 8 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 83 | 67° | 92° | 42° | 1 | 6 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 60 | 56° | 83° | 34° | 3 | 10 | 10.2h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 34 | 47° | 75° | 28° | 5 | 22 | 9.8h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 77/100
- High
- 90°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Palm Springs (March, April, May) brings average highs of 90°F and lows of 37°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 77/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Summer
- Score
- 89/100
- High
- 107°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 1/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Palm Springs (June, July, August) brings average highs of 107°F and lows of 58°F, with about 1 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 89/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Fall
- Score
- 79/100
- High
- 93°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Palm Springs (September, October, November) brings average highs of 93°F and lows of 43°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 79/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 93/100.
Winter
- Score
- 39/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 28°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Palm Springs (December, January, February) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 28°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 39/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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