Month guide · Palm Springs · United States
Palm Springs in March
What March is really like in Palm Springs: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs · Photo: Mfield , Matthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Palm Springs. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm and bright, with desert wildflowers in good years and spring-break crowds by the pool.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
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Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Palm Springs: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with February (23°C (73°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:54
- Daylight
- About 11.9 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, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- BNP Paribas Open tennis at Indian Wells (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Architecture · North Palm Springs
Palm Springs Visitor Center (Tramway Gas Station)
Stop here on the way to or from the tramway to photograph the roof against the mountains and pick up an architecture map.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Street · Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Canyon Drive and VillageFest
Downtown's main street mixes galleries, vintage clothing, restaurants with misted patios and the Palm Springs Walk of Stars set into the pavement.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
Garden · South Palm Springs
Moorten Botanical Garden
It takes under an hour, so pair it with the Indian Canyons a few minutes further south.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 27°C (81°F), lows near 12°C (54°F) and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Palm Springs?
One of the best months to visit Palm Springs, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February, April and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Palm Springs in March?
At about 18:54 local time in mid-March, with sunrise at about 06:57: roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Palm Springs in March?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in March?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.