Best time to visit Palmdale, CA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Palmdale runs from March through May — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
59.5°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
1.43 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

February Cool
High
62.9°F
Low
37.4°F
Precip
1.84 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

March Good
High
69.2°F
Low
41.6°F
Precip
1.08 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Good
High
75.4°F
Low
45.8°F
Precip
0.39 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 53m

May Good
High
82.7°F
Low
53.3°F
Precip
0.11 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 49m

June Hot
High
91.6°F
Low
60.6°F
Precip
0.02 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 17m

July Hot
High
97.6°F
Low
67.5°F
Precip
0.17 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 6m

August Hot
High
97.6°F
Low
66.3°F
Precip
0.04 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

September Hot
High
92.5°F
Low
60.4°F
Precip
0.14 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Good
High
80.8°F
Low
50.1°F
Precip
0.40 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 6m

November Good
High
67.7°F
Low
39.5°F
Precip
0.40 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 9m

December Cool
High
58.1°F
Low
34.2°F
Precip
1.30 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

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