What is the weather like in Palm Springs vs Phoenix in January?

In January, Palm Springs averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 37 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 16 mm.

Palm Springs vs Phoenix in January

Palm Springs and Phoenix are nearly tied in January — 79 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Palm Springs is nice, a little rain, clean air; Phoenix is nice, dry.

Palm Springs vs Phoenix — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Palm Springs	🇺🇸 Phoenix
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	19°C	17°C
Avg high / low	21° / 9°	20° / 8°
Rainfall	37 mm	16 mm
Rainy days	3	3
Humidity	49%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	31	59

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Palm Springs vs Phoenix in January — FAQ

Is January better in Palm Springs or Phoenix?: Palm Springs and Phoenix are nearly tied in January — 79 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Palm Springs is nice, a little rain, clean air; Phoenix is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Palm Springs vs Phoenix in January?: In January, Palm Springs averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 37 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 16 mm.