Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Palm Springs in April
Palm Springs warms up: highs climb to 84°F (29°C), from 78°F in March, with lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain.
At 92/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (6 mm)
- Humidity
- 40%
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 51 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 84°F (29°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 55°F (13°C), about 16°C (29°F) below the afternoon high.
Low humidity, around 40%, makes the air feel crisp and dry.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 32%.
Plan around April
April is one of Palm Springs's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 71/100.
- Comfort slips from 97/100 in March to 92/100.
- April sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 55°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Palm Springs in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Shields Date Garden
Date grove since 1924 serving date shakes and showing date history.
Why now April scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Indian Canyons
Palm oases and streams on Agua Caliente tribal land.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Oct–Apr mornings.
Moorten Botanical Garden
Family-run cactus garden with a glass Cactarium since 1938.
Why now Highs near 84°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Rotating tram climbs 8,500 ft to cool pine forest and trails.
Cheeky's
Breakfast and brunch spot known for its flight of bacon.
Nearby in April
- Joshua Tree in April~37 mi · highs 78°F, 0.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- La Jolla in April~80 mi · highs 65°F, 0.8 in rain · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in April~85 mi · highs 73°F, 0.7 in rain · 6°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Pasadena in April~94 mi · highs 71°F, 0.7 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~924 m to Palm Springs's ~146 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Palm Springs in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Palm Springs?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain. April is inside the Oct – Apr window our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends.
How hot is Palm Springs in April?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in April?
Not much: about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 5.0 in (127 mm).
What should I pack for Palm Springs in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 55°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Palm Springs
Routes in season in April
- Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Oct – Apr
Planning Palm Springs in April?
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