Late winter · Weather & things to do
Palm Springs in February
Palm Springs edges warmer than January, with highs of 70°F (21°C), lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
At 96/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (23 mm)
- Humidity
- 48%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What February feels like
Warm afternoons near 70°F (21°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 46°F (8°C), about 13°C (24°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
Plan around February
February is one of Palm Springs's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 67°F in January.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort holds steady from January (97 → 96/100).
- February sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 46°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Palm Springs in February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Indian Canyons
Palm oases and streams on Agua Caliente tribal land.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Oct–Apr mornings.
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.
Shields Date Garden
Date grove since 1924 serving date shakes and showing date history.
Why now February scores 96/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Moorten Botanical Garden
Family-run cactus garden with a glass Cactarium since 1938.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in February
- Joshua Tree in February~37 mi · highs 63°F, 0.6 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- La Jolla in February~80 mi · highs 62°F, 2.7 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in February~85 mi · highs 67°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Pasadena in February~94 mi · highs 65°F, 3.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Palm Springs?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. February is inside the Oct – Apr window our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends.
How hot is Palm Springs in February?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in February?
Not much: about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 5.0 in (127 mm).
What should I pack for Palm Springs in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 46°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Palm Springs
Routes in season in February
- Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Oct – Apr
Planning Palm Springs in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.