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Palm Springs in July
Palm Springs's warmest month brings highs averaging 109°F (43°C), lows of 81°F (27°C) and about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 60/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 109°F (43°C)
- Avg low
- 81°F (27°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 26%
- Cloud cover
- 24%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What July feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 109°F (43°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
The air is dry, at about 26% humidity, which keeps warmth comfortable but dries skin and lips.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (9 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 24%.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are November – April.
- Comfort holds steady from June (60 → 60/100).
- Our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends Oct – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 109°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 81°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Palm Springs in July
Afternoons run hot (109°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Shields Date Garden
Date grove since 1924 serving date shakes and showing date history.
Why now July scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bootlegger Tiki
Small red-lit tiki bar on Palm Canyon Drive.
Why now Highs near 109°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
Farm-driven American dinner in a converted 1920s theater.
Why now A break from 109°F afternoons.
Moorten Botanical Garden
Family-run cactus garden with a glass Cactarium since 1938.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Art, architecture and design museum at the foot of the mountains.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Nearby in July
- Joshua Tree in July~37 mi · highs 102°F, 0.4 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- La Jolla in July~80 mi · highs 74°F, 0.2 in rain · 19°C (35°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in July~85 mi · highs 88°F, 0.2 in rain · 11°C (21°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Pasadena in July~94 mi · highs 87°F, 0.1 in rain · 12°C (22°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Palm Springs?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 60/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are November – April. Expect highs of 109°F (43°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. Our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends Oct – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Palm Springs in July?
Average highs are 109°F (43°C) and average lows 81°F (27°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in July?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 5.0 in (127 mm).
What should I pack for Palm Springs in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 109°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 81°F) and lip balm and moisturizer (dry air).
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