Palm Springs weather in January
January in Palm Springs: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Palm Springs · #199 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Palm Springs climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 19°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 50% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Palm Springs in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Palm Springs?
- January in Palm Springs: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Palm Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Palm Springs in January?
- In January, Palm Springs averages a daily high of 19.3°C and a low of 8.9°C, with about 37.9 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Palm Springs in January?
- Palm Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
- Does it snow in Palm Springs in January?
- Palm Springs sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in January.