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Palm Springs in August

A shoulder month — score 52 of 100

Typical August days in Palm Springs reach about 108°F with nights near 79°F; rain is rare.

What to pack for Palm Springs in August

• Layers — afternoons run about 29° warmer than mornings.
• Breathable clothes, a hat, and sunscreen — typical afternoons reach about 108°F.
• Pace the midday hours — about 31 days in a typical August reach 90°F.

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August vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Palm Springs

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.