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Palm Springs in October

A shoulder month — score 65 of 100

Typical October days in Palm Springs reach about 91°F with nights near 64°F; rain is rare.

What to pack for Palm Springs in October

• Layers — afternoons run about 28° warmer than mornings.
• Breathable clothes, a hat, and sunscreen — typical afternoons reach about 91°F.
• Pace the midday hours — about 20 days in a typical October reach 90°F.

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October 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.