Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Palm Springs in November
Palm Springs cools off: highs slip to 76°F (24°C), from 88°F in October, with lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain.
November opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 100/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 76°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (10 mm)
- Humidity
- 39%
- Cloud cover
- 31%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What November feels like
Warm afternoons near 76°F (24°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
The air is dry, at about 39% humidity, which keeps warmth comfortable but dries skin and lips.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (10 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 31%.
Plan around November
November is one of Palm Springs's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: December highs fall to 66°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: November – April.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in October to 100/100.
- November sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 76°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 53°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Palm Springs in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Indian Canyons
Palm oases and streams on Agua Caliente tribal land.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Oct–Apr mornings.
Bootlegger Tiki
Small red-lit tiki bar on Palm Canyon Drive.
Why now November scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Shields Date Garden
Date grove since 1924 serving date shakes and showing date history.
Why now Highs near 76°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
Free gardens and center at the Annenberg estate in Rancho Mirage.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
Farm-driven American dinner in a converted 1920s theater.
Nearby in November
- Joshua Tree in November~37 mi · highs 68°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- La Jolla in November~80 mi · highs 68°F, 1.1 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in November~85 mi · highs 73°F, 1.0 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Pasadena in November~94 mi · highs 71°F, 1.0 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Palm Springs?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 76°F (24°C) and 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain. November is inside the Oct – Apr window our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route recommends.
How hot is Palm Springs in November?
Average highs are 76°F (24°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in November?
Not much: about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 5.0 in (127 mm).
What should I pack for Palm Springs in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 53°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Palm Springs
Routes in season in November
- Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Oct – Apr
Planning Palm Springs in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.