Weather · March
Palm Desert weather in March
Average highs of 81°F, lows of 54°F and 0.50 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
March is Palm Desert’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 81°F and lows of 54°F. That is 7° warmer than February, and 8° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 81°F
- Average low
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 0.50 in
- Wet days
- 2
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:56 AM · 6:52 PM
What to wear in March
- Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.
What March weather is good for
What’s on in Palm Desert in March
Guides for this month: St. Patrick’s Day in Palm Desert.
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March 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 March?
Average highs are 81°F and average lows 54°F, for a daily mean of 68°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Palm Desert in March?
March averages 0.50 in of precipitation over about 2 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Palm Desert in March?
Around mid-March the sun rises about 6:56 AM and sets about 6:52 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
Is March a good time to visit Palm Desert?
Yes. March is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palm Springs Rgnl Ap station (10.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.