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Palm Springs in September

A shoulder month — score 55 of 100

Typical September days in Palm Springs reach about 102°F with nights near 73°F; rain is rare.

What to pack for Palm Springs in September

• Layers — afternoons run about 29° warmer than mornings.
• Breathable clothes, a hat, and sunscreen — typical afternoons reach about 102°F.
• Pace the midday hours — about 29 days in a typical September reach 90°F.

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September 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.