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Palm Springs in January

One of the best months — score 97 of 100

Typical January days in Palm Springs reach about 71°F with nights near 47°F; rain is rare.

What to pack for Palm Springs in January

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• Layers — afternoons run about 23° warmer than mornings.

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January 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.