Palm Springs & Joshua Tree
Mid-century architecture baking gently by a pool, then a desert twenty minutes away full of trees that look like they're waving, and a night sky with more stars than the city ever let you see.
The best time to visit Palm Springs & Joshua Tree is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F). Local time there is 05:10 (UTC-7).
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The year at a glance
January · high 19°C · rain 38mm · 10.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C66°F | 38mm1.5in | 10.1h10.1h | in the recommended window |
| February | 20°C68°F | 40mm1.6in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | 23°C73°F | 43mm1.7in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 30°C86°F | 10mm0.4in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 33°C91°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| June | 38°C101°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.4h14.4h | |
| July | 42°C107°F | 2mm0.1in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| August | 41°C106°F | 14mm0.6in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| September | 37°C99°F | 10mm0.4in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 31°C88°F | 2mm0.1in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| November | 24°C76°F | 17mm0.7in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
| December | 19°C65°F | 37mm1.5in | 9.9h9.9h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Palm Springs & Joshua Tree?
The best time to visit Palm Springs & Joshua Tree is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F).
How warm does Palm Springs & Joshua Tree get?
Typical daytime highs in Palm Springs & Joshua Tree are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 40°C (105°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (87°F), Dec–Feb 19°C (67°F).
Is Palm Springs & Joshua Tree expensive?
On the ground, Palm Springs & Joshua Tree is middling.
What sort of trip is Palm Springs & Joshua Tree good for?
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, adventure holidays, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Palm Springs & Joshua Tree?
The wettest month in Palm Springs & Joshua Tree is March at 43mm (1.7in), the driest June at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 18mm (0.7in).
What plug do I need for Palm Springs & Joshua Tree?
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
