Weather · September
Palm Desert weather in September
Average highs of 102°F, lows of 74°F and 0.20 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
September is Palm Desert’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 102°F and lows of 74°F. That is 6° cooler than August, and 13° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 102°F
- Average low
- 74°F
- Precipitation
- 0.20 in
- Wet days
- 1
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:28 AM · 6:53 PM
What to wear in September
- Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.
What September weather is good for
- Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat
What’s on in Palm Desert in September
Guides for this month: Halloween in Palm Desert.
See all upcoming events.
September 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 September?
Average highs are 102°F and average lows 74°F, for a daily mean of 88°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Palm Desert in September?
September averages 0.20 in of precipitation over about 1 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Palm Desert in September?
Around mid-September the sun rises about 6:28 AM and sets about 6:53 PM, for roughly 12.4 hours of daylight.
Is September a good time to visit Palm Desert?
The mildest months for visiting are March, November, December. September 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 September 15 at the city’s coordinates.