Palm Springs Weather Forecast
Palm Springs weather: 102°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Palm Springs is a city in California. Palm Springs is known for Desert resorts and midcentury design. It has a population of about 45.000.
Right now it is 102°F (39°C) in Palm Springs with clear sky. It feels like 100°F. Today runs from 78°F to 103°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Palm Springs is March, April, May, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. February, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 108°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 47°F.
The closest major airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 85 mi away. Nearby highlights include Joshua Tree National Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Disneyland Resort and Coronado Beach.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 103°F is 13.1°F above the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Palm Springs today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Palm Springs
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Weather in Palm Springs right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:30 PM, Oct 2 local time.
See the Palm Springs forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Palm Springs
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 78° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 78° | 1% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 80° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 86° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 87° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 89° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 104° / 90° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 102° / 91° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 89° | 2% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 86° | 4% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 95° / 77° | 4% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 73° | 3% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 74° | 3% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 74° | 3% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 72° | 3% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 76° | 10% | 8 mph | 6 |
Climate in Palm Springs month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 47° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 72° | 52° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 80° | 57° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 84° | 60° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 93° | 67° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 103° | 78° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 108° | 83° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 107° | 83° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 98° | 75° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 90° | 65° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 74° | 54° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 71° | 52° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Palm Springs
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Air quality and pollen in Palm Springs
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Palm Springs
Go in March, April, May, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palm Springs?
Palm Springs is a city in California. Its coordinates are 33.8303, -116.5453. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Palm Springs right now?
It is currently 102°F (39°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 18% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Palm Springs?
March, April, May, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Palm Springs, which has a hot and arid climate. February, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Palm Springs in?
Palm Springs observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:30 PM.
How many people live in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs has a population of approximately 45.000.
What is the nearest airport to Palm Springs?
The closest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 85 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 107 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 175 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Palm Springs?
Popular options include Joshua Tree National Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Disneyland Resort, Coronado Beach, Hollywood Sign and Santa Monica State Beach.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
