Best time to go to Palm Springs

Evan Kingsley wrote on 9/24/2023. Last updated: 12/8/2024

Best Month to Visit Palm Springs

Oh, the lure of Palm Springs! Imagine - sun-soaked streets, retro-chic vibes, and glorious palm-strewn landscapes. But when is the best time to soak in all this sun-drenched charm? Drumroll, please... it’s February! After the winter chill has tapered off and just before the scorching summer sticks its foot in the door. It's a goldilocks month when the weather is just right -- not too hot, not too cold, but a perfect balance for all your sunny escapades.

Cheapest Time to Go to Palm Springs

Who says you can't enjoy paradise on a budget? For those penny savers among us, feast your budget-conscious eyes towards the summer months. Yes, it's hotter than an oven-baked biscuit, but hey, who's arguing when your wallet stays plump, and the pool is just a dip away? You’ll find slashed prices for flights and accommodations from June to August, when the tourist rush dwindles.

Worst Time of Year to Visit Palm Springs

A tale of caution, my dear friends. Presenting, the sweltering summer! From mid-June to late August, Palm Springs morphs into a broiling cauldron. Temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and let's face it, it's tough to enjoy a poolside margarita when you're melting like an ice-cream cone. Best to save the date for a cooler time.

Weather in Palm Springs

You might wonder, what's the meteorological script in this slice of heaven? Well, it reads like a typical desert climatic tale - hot, dry, and did I mention, sizzling? Picture this - abundant sunshine, minimal rain and winters that are as mild as milk. Summers, though, they'll teach you a new term: 'toasty'.

To give you more clarity, here's a temperature overview for the city:

MonthAverage Temperature (°C)Average Temperature (°F)
January10.3 to 22.451 to 72
February11.1 to 23.952 to 75
March13.1 to 26.456 to 80
April15.8 to 29.460 to 85
May19.7 to 33.367 to 92
June23.1 to 38.774 to 102
July26.5 to 42.180 to 108
August26.3 to 41.779 to 107
September23.9 to 39.375 to 103
October18.1 to 32.165 to 90
November12 to 2554 to 77
December8.3 to 20.847 to 69

Evan Kingsley

Evan Kingsley

Hey, I’m Evan! Even though I’ve been bitten by a piranha, left stranded in the Sahara when my camel ditched me, and even spent a night in a Bhutanese jail over a supposedly stolen fruit (I swear I didn’t take it!), I still love traveling so much I don’t think I’ll ever stop. With over 130 countries under my belt, I’m always on the lookout for the next wild adventure… hopefully with fewer bites, camel betrayals, and misunderstandings over fruit!

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