Palm Springs, CA weather in October
In October, Palm Springs sees highs around 91°F and lows around 65°F: hot and dry. Rain falls on about 1 day.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 96°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 59°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 2% | 2% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 6:31 pm | 7:04 am / 5:54 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.8 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 October day
- 6 am60°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon89°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm90°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm74°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm69°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Desert Resorts Rgnl Airport (26 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 92% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 7%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more18 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 0.2 in; a dry October brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.07 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202020: average high 98°F
- Coolest October2000: average high 84°F
- Wettest October2005: 2.0 in
- Driest October1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading113°F (October 1, 2020)
- Lowest reading45°F (October 31, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 102°F | 91°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 65°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 4 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Menifee, CA35 mi · high 82°F · 2 wet days
How Palm Springs ranks in October
- Normal high2nd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 60 in California
- Wet days1st driest of 378
- Comfortable days301st most of 340
What to pack for Palm Springs in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F
- Layers – afternoons near 91°F but nights near 65°F
Heating and cooling
October has 2 heating degree days and 399 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Palm Springs in October?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 113°F (October 1, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in October?
About 1 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (2.0 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Palm Springs?
October ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Palm Springs (44 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 18 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.