Spring
74°F / 46°F
March, April, May: about 1.3 in of rain.
Plan a visit
Best time to visit Palmdale
April, May, November bring mild highs and the least rain.
Best time to visit
April · May · November
Highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain of the year. Hottest: August (98°F). Coldest nights: December (32°F). Wettest: February.
Palmdale by season
Month-by-month planner
| Month | Weather | High / low | Rain | Local guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 59°F / 33°F | 1.0 in | |
| February | Good | 62°F / 36°F | 1.5 in | Valentine’s Day |
| March | Great | 68°F / 40°F | 0.90 in | St. Patrick’s Day |
| April | Great | 73°F / 45°F | 0.30 in | |
| May | Great | 82°F / 53°F | 0.10 in | |
| June | Hot | 91°F / 60°F | 0.00 in | Fourth of July |
| July | Very hot | 98°F / 67°F | 0.10 in | Fourth of July |
| August | Very hot | 98°F / 66°F | 0.00 in | |
| September | Hot | 92°F / 59°F | 0.20 in | Halloween |
| October | Great | 80°F / 49°F | 0.50 in | Halloween |
| November | Great | 67°F / 38°F | 0.40 in | Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas |
| December | Good | 58°F / 32°F | 1.0 in | Christmas, New Year’s Eve |
“Great” means highs between 65°F and 85°F with fewer than 10 wet days. Averages are NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the Palmdale Ap station, not a forecast.
Around Palmdale
See Palmdale before you go
A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
A regional drive from Palmdale
This recorded regional drive starts in Palmdale and continues toward La Cañada Flintridge. The mountain-road journey is not limited to Palmdale, and access can change with weather and closures.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Top 10 Fun Things to do in Palmdale
An activity Short shared by Travelerheavens.
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What is the best month to visit Palmdale?
April, May, November: highs between 65°F and 85°F with the least rain.
What is the hottest month in Palmdale?
August, averaging 98°F highs.
What is the coldest month in Palmdale?
December, with average lows of 32°F.
What is the rainiest month in Palmdale?
February, averaging 1.5 in of precipitation.
When are the big holidays in Palmdale?
See the local guides: Halloween (October), Thanksgiving (November), Christmas lights (late November to December), New Year’s Eve.