Palm Springs in April
Great time to visit
Great weather continues with warming temperatures perfect for poolside lounging. Coachella brings massive crowds and inflated prices during festival weekends.
Weather
April sees temperatures climbing to pleasant 30°C days with cool 15°C evenings. Rain becomes even more scarce and humidity stays comfortably low.
30°C high15°C low1 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$290/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Coachella Music Festival
- •Easter celebrations
April Tips
- •Coachella weekends transform the entire valley - book early or avoid completely
- •Last chance for comfortable daytime hiking before summer heat
- •Pool weather begins in earnest
All Months
October through April delivers that perfect 75-85°F weather everyone talks about. January and February see the most crowds and highest prices - expect resort rates to double during peak season. March brings spring training baseball and festival season, including the Palm Springs International Film Festival. But here's what locals know: May and September offer sweet spots with fewer crowds and reasonable temperatures. Summer means serious heat - we're talking 110-120°F daily from June through August. Some restaurants and attractions close or reduce hours. Pool season runs year-round, but you'll appreciate that air conditioning. Winter nights can dip into the 40s, so pack layers. Rain stays rare, but when it comes, it can flood washes and low-lying roads.
Palm Springs Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
9/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
9/10
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