November 2026 Weather in Palm Springs
“The kind of pleasant weather you build a trip around.”
Roughly 2 rainy days across the month, on average.
November completes Palm Springs' return to peak-season conditions. Daytime highs settle at 24.2°C (75.6°F), nights cool to 12.8°C (55°F), and rainfall stays low at 15mm across 1-2 days. Sunshine averages 9.7 hours daily, and the Coachella Valley's characteristic golden light angles low across mid-century modern rooflines. Joshua Tree National Park hits its most comfortable hiking window of the year.
Cultural life bustles. Thanksgiving weekend fills hotels and restaurants, snowbird arrivals reach full momentum, and Palm Springs Splash House runs its final pool-festival weekend. The Palm Springs Wine Trolley continues harvest-season tours, gallery openings peak across Uptown Design District, and the Aerial Tramway sees photography-focused tourism as clear cool air sharpens Mount San Jacinto views spectacularly.
The eleven-year record from 2015 to 2025 shows November highs rising by 0.9°C, with pleasant-condition windows expanding. Rainfall variability has grown. Modeling for 2026 leans warm-average with pleasant conditions dominating and rainfall close to the eleven-year mean.
Travelers in 2026 should book Thanksgiving-week hotels months ahead, as rates spike and inventory sells out. Consider mid-week arrivals for better availability. November 2026 launches Palm Springs' long peak season with excellent weather, packed cultural calendar, and rising but not yet peak pricing. It's arguably the most weather-perfect month of the year for outdoor-focused travelers.
Palm Springs is a city of neighborhoods defined by mid-century architects: Twin Palms is Alexander tract, Movie Colony is where old Hollywood built, and Deepwell has Kaufmann House by Neutra. The Uptown Design District is where locals actually walk; Palm Canyon Drive downtown is for out-of-towners. VillageFest Thursday nights closes the main drag. The Tramway rotating cars are engineering theater and the temperature swing from 45C to 15C in 10 minutes shocks first-timers.
What to pack for Palm Springs in November
November's warm days and chilly nights suggest versatile layers:
- Light sweaters and long-sleeve shirts
- Jeans, chinos, and one lighter daytime pair
- Comfortable walking shoes plus dress-casual dinner pair
- Warm jacket for evenings and tramway summit
- Sunglasses, sun hat, SPF 30+
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Things worth doing
Joshua Tree hiking, Thanksgiving dining, Splash House pool weekend, Wine Trolley tours, Aerial Tramway, VillageFest Thursday, gallery openings.
November vs. the rest of the year
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Best time to visit Palm Springs
November is one of the best months to visit Palm Springs — alongside February, March, April. 11-year climate data (2015–2025) confirms it: comfortable temperatures, manageable rainfall, and a healthy dose of sunshine.
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Palm Springs in November — FAQ
Q01Is November a good month for Palm Springs?
Is November a good month for Palm Springs?
Yes — this is one of the best months of the year to visit. In November, Palm Springs averages a high of 24°C (76°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with 15mm of rainfall across roughly 2 rainy days. Mid-February to early March Modernism Week fills mid-century homes with tours before March desert wildflower super-bloom carpets Anza-Borrego badlands purple.
Q02How warm does Palm Springs get in November?
How warm does Palm Springs get in November?
The average high temperature in Palm Springs during November is 24°C (76°F), with an average low of 13°C (55°F). These figures are averaged from 11 complete years of daily records (2015–2025, Open-Meteo Archive).
Q03Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in November?
Does it rain a lot in Palm Springs in November?
Palm Springs averages approximately 2 rainy days in November, with a total monthly rainfall of about 15mm. This is based on daily precipitation records where days with 1mm or more of rain are counted as rainy days.
Q04What clothes should I bring to Palm Springs in November?
What clothes should I bring to Palm Springs in November?
For Palm Springs in November, pack layered clothing for changing temperatures, sunscreen and sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes. These recommendations are based on 11 complete years of weather averages for this specific month. A collapsible sun umbrella and cooling neck towel: shade is rare, pool decks hit 60C, and the dry heat evaporates sweat instantly.
Q05Are there many tourists in Palm Springs in November?
Are there many tourists in Palm Springs in November?
Tourist crowds in Palm Springs during November are typically moderate. Consider this when planning accommodation — prices track crowd levels closely. Palm Springs is a city of neighborhoods defined by mid-century architects: Twin Palms is Alexander tract, Movie Colony is where old Hollywood built, and Deepwell has Kaufmann House by Neutra. The Uptown Design District is where locals actually walk; Palm Canyon Drive downtown is for out-of-towners. VillageFest Thursday nights closes the main drag. The Tramway rotating cars are engineering theater and the temperature swing from 45C to 15C in 10 minutes shocks first-timers.