Palm Desert, California, United States in January

January19°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January33mm average rain

January is one of Palm Desert's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsFebruary to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January7.6 hours average sun

January is one of Palm Desert's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

January48 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsMay to June and September to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.