Weather · January
Palm Desert weather in January
Average highs of 71°F, lows of 48°F and 1.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
January is Palm Desert’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 71°F and lows of 48°F. That is 1° warmer than December, and 18° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 71°F
- Average low
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1 in
- Wet days
- 3
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:50 AM · 4:59 PM
What to wear in January
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What January weather is good for
January compared with the months around it
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Questions
How hot does it get in Palm Desert in January?
Average highs are 71°F and average lows 48°F, for a daily mean of 59°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Palm Desert in January?
January averages 1.1 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Palm Desert in January?
Around mid-January the sun rises about 6:50 AM and sets about 4:59 PM, for roughly 10.2 hours of daylight.
Is January a good time to visit Palm Desert?
The mildest months for visiting are March, November, December. January is mild.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palm Springs Rgnl Ap station (10.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.