Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Palm Springs with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Palm Springs in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Palm Springs with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 15°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Palm Springs will be around 24°C, with nights close to 16°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 175 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January 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 January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
175 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Palm Springs?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Palm Springs. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Palm Springs in January
With 32°C, Palm Springs hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Palm Springs
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January 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 January in Palm Springs
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January 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 January, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Palm Springs.
Daily UV Index in January in Palm Springs
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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 January in Palm Springs Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Palm Springs, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Palm Springs Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January 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 January for Palm Springs
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Average Weather in Palm Springs by Month
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