🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs 🇺🇸 Palm Springs

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Los Angeles

clear sky

81°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 80°F

H 88°F / L 72°F

Humidity: 30%

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Palm Springs

clear sky

90°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 86°F

H 92°F / L 88°F

Humidity: 8%

Climate Overview

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Los Angeles

Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

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Palm Springs

Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley is one of America's hottest resort cities, with summer temperatures regularly topping 115°F. The valley is enclosed by the San Jacinto Mountains to the west and Little San Bernardino Mountains to the north, trapping desert heat. The windmill farms at the valley entrance harness the powerful wind gap flows that also provide some cooling.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇺🇸 Palm Springs
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Los Angeles vs Palm Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Los Angeles or Palm Springs have better weather?

Los Angeles and Palm Springs have very different climates. Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Palm Springs: Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley is one of America's hottest resort cities, with summer temperat. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs Palm Springs?

Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November. Best time for Palm Springs: spring and fall.

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