Are you considering a trip to Palm Springs in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +39°C and about 22 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 16 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+39°C
Avg. max. temperature
+16°C
Min.
+49°C
Max.
16 mm
Total precipitation
35%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
22 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Palm Springs has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Palm Springs in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Palm Springs for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +42°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +47°C during the day and a minimum of +20°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +38°C to +42°C.
Is Palm Springs warm or cold in August?
Palm Springs is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +40°C to +39°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is one of the warmest months in Palm Springs, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Palm Springs in August
Palm Springs weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+40°C
+39°C
+36°C
Min. temperature
+15°C
+16°C
+12°C
Max. temperature
+49°C
+49°C
+49°C
Rainfall
10 mm
16 mm
10 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
34%
35%
35%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
22
22
23
Cloudy days
3
3
2
Rainy days
6
6
4
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +40°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 10 mm to 16 mm.Humidity rises from 34% to 35%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 22 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Palm Springs in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Palm Springs is gradually decreasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Palm Springs based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 16%, leading to total precipitation of around 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 59 mm, which is considered heavy rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Palm Springs wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 25% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Palm Springs?
This is the weather in Palm Springs in August 2024:
1 August
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+38°C
2 August
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+44°C
3 August
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+43°C
4 August
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+43°C
5 August
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+43°C
6 August
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+43°C
7 August
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+44°C
8 August
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+42°C
9 August
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+40°C
10 August
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+38°C
11 August
☀️
+39°C
12 August
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+40°C
13 August
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+41°C
14 August
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+43°C
15 August
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+45°C
16 August
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+44°C
17 August
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+45°C
18 August
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+43°C
19 August
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+42°C
20 August
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+29°C
21 August
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+32°C
22 August
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+36°C
23 August
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+40°C
24 August
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+40°C
25 August
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+42°C
26 August
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+44°C
27 August
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+46°C
28 August
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+46°C
29 August
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+47°C
30 August
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+46°C
31 August
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+42°C
In August 2024 Palm Springs had 29 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +42°C, with an absolute maximum of +47°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 31%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 4%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Palm Springs climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Palm Springs in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+27°C) and the highest in 2020 (+33°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 57 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 427 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palm Springs in August:
Is August a good time to visit Palm Springs?
August is a really good time to go to Palm Springs. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Palm Springs.
Can you sunbathe in Palm Springs in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Palm Springs. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Palm Springs rainy in August?
Palm Springs is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Palm Springs in August?
Yes, Palm Springs is sunny in August. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Palm Springs, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
