Palm Springs weather in October
October in Palm Springs: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Palm Springs · #105 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Palm Springs climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 35% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Palm Springs in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Palm Springs?
- October in Palm Springs: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Palm Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Palm Springs in October?
- In October, Palm Springs averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 17.4°C, with about 2.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Palm Springs in October?
- Palm Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in October.