Weather · October
Palm Desert weather in October
Average highs of 91°F, lows of 65°F and 0.20 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
October is Palm Desert’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 91°F and lows of 65°F. That is 11° cooler than September, and 2° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 91°F
- Average low
- 65°F
- Precipitation
- 0.20 in
- Wet days
- 1
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:49 AM · 6:12 PM
What to wear in October
- Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.
What October weather is good for
- Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat
What’s on in Palm Desert in October
Guides for this month: Halloween in Palm Desert.
See all upcoming events.
October 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 October?
Average highs are 91°F and average lows 65°F, for a daily mean of 78°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Palm Desert in October?
October averages 0.20 in of precipitation over about 1 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Palm Desert in October?
Around mid-October the sun rises about 6:49 AM and sets about 6:12 PM, for roughly 11.4 hours of daylight.
Is October a good time to visit Palm Desert?
The mildest months for visiting are March, November, December. October is hot, with Halloween events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palm Springs Rgnl Ap station (10.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.