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Palm Springs in June
Palm Springs sees its driest month, with just less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain, highs of 105°F (41°C) and lows of 73°F (23°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 105°F (41°C)
- Avg low
- 73°F (23°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 24%
- Cloud cover
- 15%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What June feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 105°F (41°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 73°F (23°C), about 18°C (32°F) below the afternoon high.
Low humidity, around 24%, makes the air feel crisp and dry.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 15%.
Plan around June
June sits mid-table; the best months are November – April.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 14 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (11°F) from May.
- Comfort slips from 71/100 in May to 60/100.
- Our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends Oct – Apr, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes105°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 73°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 June
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Moorten Botanical Garden
Family-run cactus garden with a glass Cactarium since 1938.
Why now June scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Museum on Cahuilla culture at the Spa Cultural Plaza downtown.
Why now A break from 105°F afternoons.
Cheeky's
Breakfast and brunch spot known for its flight of bacon.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Rotating tram climbs 8,500 ft to cool pine forest and trails.
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
Free gardens and center at the Annenberg estate in Rancho Mirage.
Why now Highs near 105°F and 0.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in June
- Joshua Tree in June~37 mi · highs 98°F, 0.0 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- La Jolla in June~80 mi · highs 70°F, 0.2 in rain · 20°C (35°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in June~85 mi · highs 82°F, 0.6 in rain · 13°C (23°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Pasadena in June~94 mi · highs 82°F, 0.0 in rain · 13°C (23°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Palm Springs?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are November – April, at up to 100. Expect highs of 105°F (41°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. Our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends Oct – Apr, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Palm Springs in June?
Average highs are 105°F (41°C) and average lows 73°F (23°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in June?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 5.0 in (127 mm).
What should I pack for Palm Springs in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (105°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 73°F) and lip balm and moisturizer (dry air).
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