Month guide · Palm Springs · United States
Palm Springs in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Palm Springs. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Excellent weather for hiking and sightseeing, with Pride weekend one of the busiest of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Palm Springs: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with October (33°C (91°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:44
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Still hot in September, then ideal from late October, with the season and Pride weekend arriving in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Greater Palm Springs Pride (usually early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Nature · South of downtown
Tahquitz Canyon
A loop trail of about 3 km climbs rocky steps into a canyon sacred to the Cahuilla, ending at an 18-metre seasonal waterfall.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- History
Zoo · Palm Desert
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Arrive at opening in spring or autumn; the animals are most active and the paths are long and exposed by midday.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- 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
What to pack
For highs near 25°C (77°F), lows near 11°C (52°F) and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Palm Springs in November?
At about 16:44 local time in mid-November, with sunrise at about 06:19: roughly 10.4 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Palm Springs in November?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in November?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.