Month guide · Palm Springs · United States
Palm Springs in October
What October is really like in Palm Springs: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Cabot's Pueblo Museum, Palm Springs · Photo: Jllm06, CC0
Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Warm days return to comfortable levels and the season restarts as restaurants reopen fully.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Plan a trip to Palm Springs
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Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Palm Springs: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with September (39°C (102°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:51
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 11.3 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, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Palm Springs, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Rancho Mirage
Sunnylands
Walter and Leonore Annenberg's winter estate, with a 1966 pink-roofed house by A.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
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
What to pack
For highs near 33°C (91°F), lows near 17°C (63°F) and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Palm Springs?
A shoulder-season month. 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 October?
At about 18:12 local time in mid-October, with sunrise at about 06:51: roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Palm Springs in October?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in October?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.