When to go · Palmdale
Palmdale, month by month
The best months for Palmdale: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.16 °C / 1 °C, 5 rain days61 °F / 34 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).17 °C / 3 °C, 5 rain days63 °F / 37 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Palmdale's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.21 °C / 5 °C, 4 rain days70 °F / 41 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Palmdale's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.24 °C / 7 °C, 2 rain days75 °F / 45 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Palmdale's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.29 °C / 12 °C, 1 rain days84 °F / 54 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.33 °C / 16 °C, 1 rain days91 °F / 61 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (98°F/37°C highs), and summer afternoons generally.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (98°F/99°F highs), and summer afternoons generally.37 °C / 19 °C, 0 rain days99 °F / 66 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (98°F/37°C highs), and summer afternoons generally.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (98°F/99°F highs), and summer afternoons generally.37 °C / 18 °C, 0 rain days99 °F / 64 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: After Labor Day the crowds drop and parks stay open; Florida and the Gulf are at hurricane peak.33 °C / 15 °C, 1 rain days91 °F / 59 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Palmdale's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.27 °C / 10 °C, 2 rain days81 °F / 50 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Palmdale's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C / 4 °C, 3 rain days68 °F / 39 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.14 °C / 1 °C, 4 rain days57 °F / 34 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday