Weather · May
Palm Desert weather in May
Average highs of 95°F, lows of 66°F and 0.00 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Palm Desert’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 95°F and lows of 66°F. That is 8° warmer than April, and 6° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 95°F
- Average low
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 0.00 in
- Wet days
- 1
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:44 AM · 7:38 PM
What to wear in May
- Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.
What May weather is good for
- Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat
May 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 May?
Average highs are 95°F and average lows 66°F, for a daily mean of 80°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Palm Desert in May?
May averages 0.00 in of precipitation over about 1 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Palm Desert in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:44 AM and sets about 7:38 PM, for roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Palm Desert?
The mildest months for visiting are March, November, December. May 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 May 15 at the city’s coordinates.