MikeJames

I've always wanted to go to Palm Springs, but the only week I can go is in mid-to- late July. I basically want to kick back and hang out by the pool, etc. Some people say it is just too hot at that time; others have told me it's fine.

Thoughts?

EmilySD

I've never been there at that time, but I looked at weather.com and the average temp is 108 with a record of 123 for July. You could go, and if it you can't stand it, drive 2 hrs west to San Diego for the rest of your trip. Or just plan for 2 or 3 days in PS and the rest of your vacation in SD. July is perfect in San Diego, mid-80's and sunshine everyday!

Happy planning!

rjw_lgb_ca

I can guarantee that the daytime temps will all be well over 90, and probably into the 100s. However, combine that with almost no humidity and you've got a quite comfortable bake waiting for you. Most hotel pools should have misting systems, as do practically all outside dining patios at the area restaurants, and these are remarkably effective.

If you plan to do anything strenuous (i.e., jogging), do it VERY early in the morning, when temperatures might be around 70-75. Evenings won't cool off appreciably until maybe 11 PM. I happen to like the desert in the summer, so I'm happy to kick back with cold bottled waters, or vodka & sevens, by the pool.

uuhhhh

i'm just imagining what it must feel like to walk on a concrete pool deck with the temperature 110.....ouch!!

rjw_lgb_ca

uuhhhh, it's what flip-flops were invented for...! *sizzle*

Alice

I've actually been to PS during that month - Arizona too! If you only want to hang *by* the pool, I'd have to recommend making sure you're sitting near shade because you will have to retreat into it every now and again. Also, make sure to take lots of money to buy those refreshing drinks from the poolside waitresses.

If you're willing to hang *in* the pool, I like to stay at those places with the zero entry pools and lay out there directly in the water. Or jump in and grab an edge so you're still in the water but also have a place to set your drink.

Hope this helps. You'll definitely get a great tan, prices will be down and you can go up on the tram for a cool down if need be!

PSLocal

It is a great time of year. It is hot as blazes and you would be advised to do as we do. During the day if you are outside, be in and out of the pool so you have water constantly evaporating from your skin to keep you cool. Plan other activities either very early or after the sun goes behind the San Jacintos. The nights are very comfortable. As much as we look forward to it being over, we love the summers.

MoniqueU

It depends if YOU like it HOT. I do. I wouldn't dream of heading there in March or April, too chilly for me in the 70's or low 80's. I have gone to Palm Sprins in July and August and I love it. I am going to FLA in August too. Vegas in August, simply the best. But that is ME, some people wine if it gets above 72.

WendyKH

Oh, I love PS in the summer. As someone else mentioned, it's not humid at all so the heat is bearable and rather relaxing (if you like hot weather). Drink a lot of icy cold beverages and bring plenty of sunblock!

Dick

We have been to Palm Springs in the summer ..temp over 100 and you adjust.

We stayed at a place that had a misting system around the pool that put out a very fine mist to keep you cooler.

Earling morning we took the tram to the top of he mountain and hiked in weather that was 20-30 deg ccooler than in town.

At night when the sun goes down and the winds pick up (that's why they have all those windmills) it is absolutely magnificnent. It cools right down at night.

sgbslo

I'm going to give you another opinion. We went to Palm Springs in early August and I've never been so hot! I grew up in south Georgia so I'm used to heat but this was too much for me. I went back for New Year's this year and enjoyed it. Also during the summer quite a few places in PS are closed and the city almost had a ghost town feeling to me.

PSLocal

sgbslo--just curious--was that in 1977? Most places in the desert are open year round now and the times when downtown PS are like a "ghost town" in the summer are long gone. Either a good thing or a bad thing depending on your point of view. I have also spent a good deal of time in the heat of a southern summer in New Orleans, Charleston and south Florida, and I will take the heat in PS (usually under 20% rel. humidity) any time.

rjw_lgb_ca

For the record, a *few* boutiques will close for the summer-- most places of broad interest stay open, however. Palm Springs is unquestionably hot in the summer. But between copious air conditioning and misting systems, you can stay comfortable.

The midday sun is very direct-- the ultraviolet levels stay around 10 (I think that's the highest...) all summer. Sunscreen is essential. Stay hydrated-- PS is in the desert, after all. Don't overexert, have a nice relaxing time!

rjw_lgb_ca

Quick update: this past weekend in PS, there were a couple of sunny 86-degree days with 22% humidity! Absolutely gorgeous weather (especially with the top down on the convertible).

By this time next month, it should be in the 90s or even higher every day.

Don't forget sunblock. I used Banana Boat SPF 30 and kept my Dracula-like pallor, so I can recommend it. I may go down to SPF 15 to get a base coat for summer....