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Wedding weather in Palm Springs
In Palm Springs, the driest months for a wedding are May and June, when rain falls on about 1% of days. The wettest is February, with rain on about 18% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14% | 5% | 4.5 | 66°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| February | 18% | 6% | 5.1 | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 9.3 h/day |
| March ✦ | 11% | 3% | 3.5 | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| April ✦ | 8% | 1% | 2.3 | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 12.2 h/day |
| May | 4% | 0% | 1.2 | 88°F (31°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 13 h/day |
| June | 1% | 0% | 0.3 | 98°F (37°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 13.9 h/day |
| July | 7% | 1% | 2 | 103°F (40°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 13.7 h/day |
| August | 8% | 1% | 2.4 | 103°F (39°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 12.5 h/day |
| September | 7% | 0% | 2 | 97°F (36°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 11.5 h/day |
| October | 5% | 1% | 1.4 | 85°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| November ✦ | 6% | 1% | 1.8 | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| December | 12% | 3% | 3.8 | 65°F (18°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 8.4 h/day |
Source: ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF) via Open-Meteo open data, CC BY 4.0, daily data 1991–2020 for 33.83, -116.55. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Palm Springs
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Palm Springs are March, April, and November.
When to be careful
February is the wettest month in Palm Springs: rain falls on about 18% of days, and 6% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Palm Springs weather month by month
What a wedding day in Palm Springs usually looks like in each month, from 30 years of daily weather records.
Palm Springs weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 14% of days in Palm Springs, about 4.5 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 66°F (19°C), lows 48°F (9°C), with around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Palm Springs weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 18% of days in Palm Springs, about 5.1 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 68°F (20°C), lows 49°F (9°C), with around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Palm Springs weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 11% of days in Palm Springs, about 3.5 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 74°F (23°C), lows 52°F (11°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Palm Springs weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 8% of days in Palm Springs, about 2.3 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 80°F (27°C), lows 56°F (13°C), with around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Palm Springs weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 4% of days in Palm Springs, about 1.2 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 88°F (31°C), lows 61°F (16°C), with around 13 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Palm Springs weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 1% of days in Palm Springs, about 0.3 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 98°F (37°C), lows 68°F (20°C), with around 13.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Palm Springs weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 7% of days in Palm Springs, about 2 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 103°F (40°C), lows 76°F (24°C), with around 13.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Palm Springs weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 8% of days in Palm Springs, about 2.4 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 103°F (39°C), lows 77°F (25°C), with around 12.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Palm Springs weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 7% of days in Palm Springs, about 2 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 97°F (36°C), lows 73°F (23°C), with around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Palm Springs weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 5% of days in Palm Springs, about 1.4 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (30°C), lows 63°F (17°C), with around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Palm Springs weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 6% of days in Palm Springs, about 1.8 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 74°F (23°C), lows 54°F (12°C), with around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Palm Springs weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 12% of days in Palm Springs, about 3.8 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 65°F (18°C), lows 47°F (9°C), with around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Palm Springs?
Based on 10 years of weather data, June is the driest month in Palm Springs, with rain on about 1% of days and average highs around 98°F (37°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are March, April, and November.
What is the rainiest month in Palm Springs?
February is the rainiest month in Palm Springs: on average 5.1 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 6% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Palm Springs?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in March it rains on about 11% of days in Palm Springs. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.