Palm Springs weather in May
May in Palm Springs: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Palm Springs · #295 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Palm Springs climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 42% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 76 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Palm Springs in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Palm Springs?
- May in Palm Springs: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Palm Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Palm Springs in May?
- In May, Palm Springs averages a daily high of 32.2°C and a low of 16.6°C, with about 2.8 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Palm Springs in May?
- Palm Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 76 in May.