Palm Springs Weather in May

What's the weather like in Palm Springs (California) in May 2025?

The climate in Palm Springs during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the spring in Palm Springs and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Palm Springs weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Nightly temperature 7.6°C 45.7°F
Average temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Daily sunshine 10.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 19 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 16.5°C 61.7°F
Humidity 51%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Palm Springs

Palm Springs average temperature in May

May rainfall

Palm Springs average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Palm Springs average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Palm Springs in May 2025.

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Palm Springs weather stats

Palm Springs weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: June 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 11.5hrs
Coldest month: January 12.8°C 55°F
Wettest month: January 82mm 3.2ins
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