Month guide · Palm Springs · United States
Palm Springs in August
What August is really like in Palm Springs: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Moorten Botanical Garden, Palm Springs · Photo: YuriVict, Public domain
Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 42°C (108°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Extreme heat with a chance of monsoon thunderstorms and dust storms; the lowest prices of the year for those who just want a pool.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 42°C (108°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
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Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Palm Springs: days average 42°C (108°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with July (42°C (108°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 39°C (102°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:34
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
Summer (June–August). Extreme heat above 40°C, the lowest hotel prices of the year and many places on reduced hours; outdoor activity is limited to dawn and the mountain top.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 1 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in February). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Palm Springs, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Palm Springs Airport
Palm Springs Air Museum
Beside the airport, three hangars hold flyable and static aircraft from the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam, including fighters, bombers and trainers, with veteran volunteers on hand to explain them.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
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
Neighbourhood · Vista Las Palmas and Twin Palms
Mid-century modern homes drive
Palm Springs' modernist houses are best seen on a self-guided drive or bike ride: Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms by E.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
- Iconic
Nature · San Jacinto Mountains
Mount San Jacinto State Park
Pick up the free wilderness permit at the ranger station below the Mountain Station before any hike beyond the short loops, and start the summit trail early.
- Time needed
- 2 hours to a full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 42°C (108°F), lows near 26°C (79°F) and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Palm Springs?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, February–April and November are better overall. Compare every month.
Palm Springs in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Palm Springs in August?
At about 19:34 local time in mid-August, with sunrise at about 06:08: roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Palm Springs in August?
Average highs are around 42°C (108°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in August?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.