Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Palm Springs with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 39°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Palm Springs in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Palm Springs with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 20°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Palm Springs will be around 36°C, with nights close to 21°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
According to weather history, there is only 0,7 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average chance of precipitation is only 1% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Palm Springs. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Palm Springs in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
39°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
0,7 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
0 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Palm Springs?
May is a fantastic month to be in Palm Springs for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Palm Springs in May
With 44°C, Palm Springs hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Palm Springs
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Palm Springs, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Palm Springs
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Palm Springs, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect it to stay dry all month in Palm Springs.
Daily UV Index in May in Palm Springs
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Palm Springs, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Palm Springs Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Palm Springs, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Palm Springs Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Palm Springs, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Palm Springs
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Average Weather in Palm Springs by Month
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