When to go · Palm Springs
Palm Springs in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat), and the May–Sep midday hours.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C95°F / 19°C66°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Palm Springs
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat), and the May–Sep midday hours.
Weather in May
- Palm SpringsHighs around 35 °C, lows around 19 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 95 °F, lows around 66 °F, rain on about 0 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Memorial Day big impact
Last Monday of May · United States
Start of summer; roads and beaches full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen