Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Palm Desert, California, United States in May
Weather score94Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
5mm
Sun
10h
Weather score
94
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Palm Desert, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May is close to Palm Desert's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May5mm average rain
May 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
May10 hours average sun
May 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
May94 weather score
May is one of Palm Desert's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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