Palm Springs weather in December
December in Palm Springs: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Palm Springs · #222 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Palm Springs climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 37 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 48% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.9 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Palm Springs in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Palm Springs?
- December in Palm Springs: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Palm Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Palm Springs in December?
- In December, Palm Springs averages a daily high of 19.1°C and a low of 9°C, with about 36.6 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Palm Springs in December?
- Palm Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
- Does it snow in Palm Springs in December?
- Palm Springs sees roughly 1.9 cm of snowfall in December.