Hot
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Palm Desert, California, United States in August
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 38°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
38°C
Rain
9mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
79
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
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Weather map
Compare Palm Desert, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August38°C average high
August is one of Palm Desert's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August9mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Palm Desert's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August11 hours average sun
August is brighter than Palm Desert's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August79 weather score
August sits close to Palm Desert's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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