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The best time to visit Palmdale

Month-by-month climate averages for Palmdale, CA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Palmdale is usually April, May, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.

Palmdale is warmest in July (highs near 98°F) and coldest in February (lows around 38°F), with roughly 16 inches of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, November and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Palmdale forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Palmdale weather by month

what to expect in Palmdale through the year

Here is Palmdale's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Palmdale by season.

Jan
54°
39°
Cool
Feb
54°
38°
Cool
Wettest
Mar
56°
41°
Cool
Apr
70°
48°
Mild
May
76°
53°
Warm
Jun
84°
60°
Warm
Jul
98°
72°
Hot
Aug
92°
67°
Hot
Sep
87°
63°
Hot
Oct
80°
58°
Warm
Nov
63°
44°
Mild
Dec
61°
43°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Palmdale?
The most comfortable time to visit Palmdale is usually April, May, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Palmdale?
July is the warmest month in Palmdale, averaging highs near 98°F.
What is the coldest month in Palmdale?
February is the coldest month in Palmdale, with lows around 38°F.
When is the rainy season in Palmdale?
The wettest month in Palmdale is usually February, out of roughly 16 inches of precipitation across the year.

Palmdale month by month