Month guide · Palm Springs · United States
Palm Springs in April
What April is really like in Palm Springs: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Mount San Jacinto State Park, Palm Springs · Photo: Binksternet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Palm Springs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Hot afternoons begin; hotel prices across the valley spike on the two Coachella weekends and Stagecoach.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
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Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Palm Springs: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with March (27°C (81°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:17
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm, bright days, wildflowers in good years and the big Indio festivals, with temperatures climbing steeply through May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio (usually two weekends in April)
- Stagecoach country music festival in Indio (usually late April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Desert Hot Springs
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
Homesteader Cabot Yerxa spent years building this rambling four-storey, Hopi-inspired pueblo from salvaged wood, telephone poles and found objects, with dozens of rooms and tiny windows framing the valley.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Chino Canyon
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Rotating tram cars climb from the Valley Station in Chino Canyon to the Mountain Station at about 2,600 metres, crossing roughly 4 km of cliffs in around ten minutes while the floor turns slowly so every passenger gets the full view.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Nature · San Jacinto Mountains
Mount San Jacinto State Park
The tramway's Mountain Station opens onto a wilderness of granite, Jeffrey pines and meadows.
- Time needed
- 2 hours to a full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
Nature · Agua Caliente Reservation
Indian Canyons
Start at Andreas Canyon for an easy shaded walk, then drive on to Palm Canyon; carry plenty of water, as there is little shade on the upper trails.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 31°C (88°F), lows near 15°C (59°F) and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Palm Springs?
One of the best months to visit Palm Springs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are February–March and November. Compare every month.
Palm Springs in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Palm Springs in April?
At about 19:17 local time in mid-April, with sunrise at about 06:15: roughly 13 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Palm Springs in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in April?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.