Palm Springs weather in August
August in Palm Springs: sweltering, dry — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Palm Springs · #575 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 42/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Palm Springs climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 41°C / 105°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 41°C / 106°F | |
| Rainfall | 18 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 38% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Palm Springs in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Palm Springs?
- August in Palm Springs: sweltering, dry — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Palm Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (42/100).
- What is the weather like in Palm Springs in August?
- In August, Palm Springs averages a daily high of 40.7°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 18 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Palm Springs in August?
- Palm Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in August.