Month guide · Palm Springs · United States
Palm Springs in September
What September is really like in Palm Springs: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Sunnylands, Palm Springs · Photo: Emily Gadek, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 39°C (102°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still very hot, especially early in the month; evenings become pleasant by late September.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 39°C (102°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Plan a trip to Palm Springs
Compare flights, places to stay and rental cars, then book with the provider you choose.
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Palm Springs: days average 39°C (102°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with August (42°C (108°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:53
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September rates 1 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in February). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Palm Springs, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · South of downtown
Tahquitz Canyon
Visit in winter or early spring, when snowmelt and rain mean the waterfall is actually flowing; by late summer it can be a trickle.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- History
2.jpg){kind=link}
Architecture · North Palm Springs
Palm Springs Visitor Center (Tramway Gas Station)
Albert Frey and Robson Chambers designed this 1965 gas station at the turn-off to the tramway, with a sharply cantilevered hyperbolic paraboloid roof that has become an emblem of desert modernism.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Street · Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Canyon Drive and VillageFest
Visit VillageFest after sunset in the warmer months, when the pavement has cooled and the stalls are busiest.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
Garden · South Palm Springs
Moorten Botanical Garden
Founded in 1938 by Patricia and Chester 'Cactus Slim' Moorten, this compact family-run garden on South Palm Canyon Drive packs thousands of desert plants from around the world into walking paths around their 1920s house.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 39°C (102°F), lows near 23°C (73°F) and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Palm Springs?
A quieter month with trade-offs. 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 September?
At about 18:53 local time in mid-September, with sunrise at about 06:29: roughly 12.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Palm Springs in September?
Average highs are around 39°C (102°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in September?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.