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 high19°C / 67°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall38 mm / 1.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity50%🍃 comfortable
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine8.6 h/day
Daylight10.2 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall1 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.

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