Palm Springs, CA weather in April
Expect warm, dry weather in Palm Springs in April, with highs near 87°F and lows near 59°F. Rain falls on about 1 day.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 59°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 62°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 3% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 7:06 pm | 5:58 am / 7:28 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am59°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm69°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Desert Resorts Rgnl Airport (26 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 88% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 10%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more11 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 0.1 in; a dry April brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202018: average high 92°F
- Coolest April1999: average high 78°F
- Wettest April2020: 1.5 in
- Driest April1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading107°F (April 21, 2012)
- Lowest reading39°F (April 2, 1999)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 87°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 59°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.0 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Menifee, CA35 mi · high 74°F · 3 wet days
How Palm Springs ranks in April
- Normal high5th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 60 in California
- Wet days1st driest of 378
- Comfortable days232nd most of 340
What to pack for Palm Springs in April
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F
- Layers – afternoons near 87°F but nights near 59°F
Heating and cooling
April has 14 heating degree days and 251 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Palm Springs in April?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 59°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 107°F (April 21, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in April?
About 1 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.1 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (1.5 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is April a good time to visit Palm Springs?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Palm Springs (58 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days and about 11 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Palm Springs Rgnl Airport (USW00093138), 2.3 mi E of the city center, 421 ft (58 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Palm Springs (USC00046635), 2.0 mi E of the city center, 425 ft (54 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Desert Resorts Rgnl Airport (USW00003104), 26 mi ESE of the city center, -118 ft (597 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Desert Resorts Rgnl Arpt (747187-03104), 26 mi ESE of the city center, -118 ft (597 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.