Weather · August
Palm Desert weather in August
Average highs of 108°F, lows of 80°F and 0.10 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
August is Palm Desert’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 108°F and lows of 80°F. That is about the same as July, and 19° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 108°F
- Average low
- 80°F
- Precipitation
- 0.10 in
- Wet days
- 1
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:07 AM · 7:32 PM
What to wear in August
- Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.
What August weather is good for
- Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat
August compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Palm Desert and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Palm Desert in August?
Average highs are 108°F and average lows 80°F, for a daily mean of 94°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Palm Desert in August?
August averages 0.10 in of precipitation over about 1 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Palm Desert in August?
Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:07 AM and sets about 7:32 PM, for roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.
Is August a good time to visit Palm Desert?
The mildest months for visiting are March, November, December. August is hot.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palm Springs Rgnl Ap station (10.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.