Month guide · Palm Springs · United States
Palm Springs in July
What July is really like in Palm Springs: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Palm Springs Visitor Center (Tramway Gas Station), Palm Springs · Photo: Bryanb7, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 42°C (108°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with nights that barely cool; some restaurants and attractions reduce hours or close.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 42°C (108°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
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Weather in July
July is the 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 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with June (41°C (106°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 42°C (108°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:46
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:58
- Daylight
- About 14.2 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, July rates 1 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in February). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Palm Springs, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Desert Hot Springs
Cabot's Pueblo Museum
Combine it with lunch in Desert Hot Springs, about 20 minutes north of downtown Palm Springs.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
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
Museum · Downtown Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Allow time for the outdoor plaza and its desert garden, and book a spa slot ahead if you want to bathe in the mineral water itself.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs Art Museum
At the foot of the mountain on Museum Drive, the museum covers modern and contemporary art, Western American and Native American art, studio glass and an outdoor sculpture garden.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 42°C (108°F), lows near 27°C (81°F) and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July?
At about 19:58 local time in mid-July, with sunrise at about 05:46: roughly 14.2 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Palm Springs in July?
Average highs are around 42°C (108°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in July?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.