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The best months to get married in Palm Springs are November through January, based on 30 years of weather records. In December, an average afternoon reaches 69°F, the average night drops to 46°F, and rain of 0.10 inch or more falls on 1.3 days.
The figures come from Palm Springs Regional Airport. The method page explains how the score, rain odds and light times are worked out.
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Best Months To Get Married In Palm Springs
Weakest for an outdoor ceremony: July and August. Average highs run from 69°F in December to 109°F in July. Days at or above 90°F become common in March through October.
Palm Springs is desert. The summer numbers are extreme, so most outdoor weddings happen from late fall to early spring, and summer weddings are usually held in the evening or indoors.
Palm Springs Runs On A Winter Calendar
Palm Springs flips the usual wedding calendar. The four best months are December (95), January (93), November (92) and February (91), while June, July and August all score 0. July averages 109°F, and the overnight low is 79°F, so the heat doesn't let up after dark.
Over a year there are about 177 days at or above 90°F, the most of the 15 places by a wide margin, and only about 8 rainy days. Rain is the least of the worries here. The planning is about temperature and wind.
Winter days are lovely, but the desert cools fast after sunset. January runs 71°F by day and 48°F at night, so an outdoor reception needs heaters or wraps.
Wind is a regular visitor. The Coachella Valley sits at the foot of the San Gorgonio Pass, where afternoon winds are strong enough that turbines line the freeway. Ask where the ceremony sits relative to the wind, not just which date is free.
Spring is a squeeze. March still scores 87 with an 81°F average high, but April reaches 87°F with 10.7 days at 90°F or above. Check that month against how your guests handle heat.
How Palm Springs Compares With The Rest Of California
It sees about 177 days a year at or above 90°F, the most of the 15 places. It gets only about 8 days a year with 0.10 inch of rain or more, the fewest of the 15 places. The state median is 8 months scoring 80 or higher, and Palm Springs is below it, so the date matters more.
| Place | Best month | Top score | Months 80+ | Rain days a year | Days 90°F+ a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs | December | 95 | 5 | 8 | 177 |
| San Diego | June | 99 | 12 | 20 | 3 |
| Long Beach | June | 98 | 12 | 20 | 23 |
| Los Angeles | June | 99 | 12 | 21 | 5 |
| Burbank | May | 92 | 9 | 19 | 54 |
Palm Springs Wedding Weather By Month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain days | Days 90°F+ | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F | 48°F | 1.7 | 0 | 93 |
| February | 74°F | 50°F | 2 | 0.3 | 91 |
| March | 81°F | 54°F | 0.9 | 4.8 | 87 |
| April | 87°F | 59°F | 0.3 | 10.7 | 71 |
| May | 95°F | 66°F | 0 | 21.5 | 35 |
| June | 104°F | 73°F | 0 | 28.5 | 0 |
| July | 109°F | 79°F | 0.5 | 31 | 0 |
| August | 108°F | 80°F | 0.3 | 30.9 | 0 |
| September | 102°F | 74°F | 0.3 | 27.6 | 4 |
| October | 91°F | 65°F | 0.4 | 18.4 | 47 |
| November | 79°F | 53°F | 0.6 | 2.9 | 92 |
| December | 69°F | 46°F | 1.3 | 0 | 95 |
The Odds Of Rain On Your Wedding Day In Palm Springs
On an average December day in Palm Springs, there is about a 9% chance of any measurable rain and about a 4% chance of rain heavy enough to spoil an outdoor ceremony.
| Month | Any measurable rain | 0.10 inch or more | Monthly rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9% of days | 5% of days | 1.14 in |
| February | 11% of days | 7% of days | 1.11 in |
| March | 6% of days | 3% of days | 0.51 in |
| April | 4% of days | 1% of days | 0.09 in |
| May | 2% of days | 0% of days | 0.02 in |
| June | 0% of days | 0% of days | 0.00 in |
| July | 3% of days | 2% of days | 0.25 in |
| August | 2% of days | 1% of days | 0.14 in |
| September | 3% of days | 1% of days | 0.24 in |
| October | 3% of days | 1% of days | 0.20 in |
| November | 4% of days | 2% of days | 0.23 in |
| December | 9% of days | 4% of days | 0.68 in |
Sunset And Golden Hour In Palm Springs
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Daylight | Ceremony start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:23 PM | 5:00 PM | 10.2 hrs | 4:00 PM |
| February | 6:30 AM | 4:56 PM | 5:31 PM | 11 hrs | 4:30 PM |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:21 PM | 6:54 PM | 12 hrs | 5:45 PM |
| April | 6:14 AM | 6:44 PM | 7:17 PM | 13.1 hrs | 6:15 PM |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:05 PM | 7:40 PM | 13.9 hrs | 6:30 PM |
| June | 5:35 AM | 7:22 PM | 7:59 PM | 14.4 hrs | 6:45 PM |
| July | 5:47 AM | 7:21 PM | 7:57 PM | 14.2 hrs | 6:45 PM |
| August | 6:08 AM | 6:58 PM | 7:32 PM | 13.4 hrs | 6:30 PM |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:19 PM | 6:52 PM | 12.4 hrs | 5:45 PM |
| October | 6:51 AM | 5:38 PM | 6:12 PM | 11.3 hrs | 5:15 PM |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:07 PM | 4:43 PM | 10.4 hrs | 3:30 PM |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:01 PM | 4:39 PM | 9.9 hrs | 3:30 PM |
Daylight runs from 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
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Palm Springs Wedding Weather Questions
What is the best month to get married in Palm Springs?
December, at a score of 95, with January and November close behind. Palm Springs has 5 months scoring 80 or higher, against a California median of 8.
When does it rain most in Palm Springs?
February has the most days with 0.10 inch of rain or more, at 2. Over a year that is about 8 days, the driest of the 15 places.
How hot does it get for a Palm Springs wedding?
July is warmest, with an average high of 109°F. Across a year Palm Springs sees about 177 days at or above 90°F, the hottest of the 15 places.
Can you have a Palm Springs wedding in summer?
You can, but plan it indoors or late at night. Average highs run from 104°F to 109°F from June to August, and the score for each of those months is 0.
Is Palm Springs windy?
Often, in the afternoon. It sits near a mountain pass that funnels wind into the valley, so it's usually a question of where the ceremony is placed rather than which date you pick.