Month guide · Palm Springs · United States
Palm Springs in February
What February is really like in Palm Springs: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Coachella Valley Preserve, Palm Springs · Photo: Z3lvs, CC0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Palm Springs. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Peak season, with ideal hiking weather and the city's busiest architecture events; book hotels well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
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Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Palm Springs: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 28 days. Compared with January (21°C (70°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:30
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild sunny days around 20°C, chilly nights, snow on the peaks and the busiest calendar: the film festival and Modernism Week.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Modernism Week — tours, talks and open houses (usually mid-to-late February)
- Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival in Indio (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Thousand Palms
Coachella Valley Preserve
Along the San Andreas Fault, the Thousand Palms Oasis supports dense groves of fan palms fed by groundwater pushed up by the fault.
- Time needed
- 1.5–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Vista Las Palmas and Twin Palms
Mid-century modern homes drive
Go early in the morning when the light is soft and the streets are empty, and photograph from the pavement; these are lived-in private homes.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
- Iconic
Museum · Downtown Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Part of the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza on Tahquitz Canyon Way, this museum tells the story of the Cahuilla people of the Coachella Valley through baskets, oral history and immersive galleries.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs Art Museum
The museum has offered free entry on some evenings; check its website before you go and pair a visit with dinner downtown.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 23°C (73°F), lows near 9°C (48°F) and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February 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 March–April and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Palm Springs in February?
At about 17:30 local time in mid-February, with sunrise at about 06:31: roughly 10.9 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Palm Springs in February?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in February?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.