What to Wear in Palm Springs in July
Palm Springs in July: average high 43°C / 109°F, low 26°C / 79°F, and 1 rain day.
- Simple washable outfits and a dry pool-to-dinner change
- Indoor plans that can replace longer outdoor stops
- Separate weather checks for city and mountain activities
- Assuming a specific shoe material makes extreme heat safe
- Arriving for the tramway before checking its opening hours
- Packing a heavy evening coat solely because the sun sets
July is the hottest of the three summer entries in this guide, with a recorded average high of 43°C and low of 26°C. Build the everyday outfit from the lightest comfortable pieces you already own, but let the forecast decide the amount of time spent outside. Plan a dry change if a pool visit is part of the day. A light cardigan earns space for indoor comfort rather than for a promised cool evening. If you include the tramway, use its operating hours and Mountain Station weather to create a separate outfit plan; the desert-floor average cannot describe conditions at the top. Keep the suitcase focused on the activities you have actually booked.
If you include the tramway, use its operating hours and Mountain Station weather to create a separate outfit plan; the desert-floor average cannot describe conditions at the top.
The capsule
01Light printed dress or cotton midiChoose a breathable dress you can sit and walk in comfortably. Rewear it with a small accessory for dinner; no particular designer is required.
02Comfortable sandals for town or the hotelUse sandals for the hotel, pool area or a short town stop. Pack comfortable closed-toe shoes for longer walks or outings that require them, and choose the route and timing from current conditions.
03Sun hat and sunglassesChoose a hat that stays on comfortably and sunglasses you will actually wear. Keep them accessible for short outdoor transfers as well as longer time outside.
04Pool cover-up and sun shirtTake these for a pool visit you have confirmed. Check an event’s dates, ticket rules and permitted clothing directly; a calendar month does not guarantee a particular festival programme.
05Light cardigan or wrap and optional scarfA thin layer can help with indoor comfort. If you plan to ride the tramway, check the Mountain Station forecast separately and pack the additional layer that conditions call for.
06Sun protection and reusable water bottleBring your usual sun-protection supplies and plan access to drinking water. The pictured bottle and branded accessories are suggestions, not a universal prescription for time outdoors.
07Pool-day essentialsConfirm access with your hotel or venue before organising the day around it. Pack the swimwear and cover-up you already own; prices and availability belong to the current booking information.
08Crossbody and reusable toteUse the crossbody for small essentials and the tote for pool items or shopping. Keep the carrying load manageable and protect anything that should stay dry.
Day to night
Light printed dress or loose cotton separates, comfortable footwear and sun accessories for the plans conditions allow.
Dry dress or clean separates for dinner, with a thin layer if you prefer one indoors. Keep wet pool items out of the evening bag.
A suggested look — Palm Springs July extreme-heat look: lightweight linen dress, cognac flat leather sandals, straw hat, sunglasses, crossbody.
What to avoid
- Assuming a specific shoe material makes extreme heat safe
- Arriving for the tramway before checking its opening hours
- Packing a heavy evening coat solely because the sun sets
Frequently asked questions
Not in the averages used here. July’s listed low is 26°C compared with June’s 23°C. Pack a thin indoor layer if useful, but do not infer a cold evening or an exact dinner-time temperature from either figure.
No. Choose footwear for comfort and the activity. Sandals may suit the hotel or a short town outing, while another venue or route may call for closed-toe shoes. A brand or material does not remove the need to adjust plans to the heat.
Keep the swimwear and cover-up for the hotel, and check the separate mountain forecast before choosing the excursion layer and shoes. Confirm the current departures directly with the operator rather than assuming the timetable from an earlier visit.
Keep the evening top or dress, underlayers and any electronics away from wet swimwear. A separate pouch or bag makes the change easier. Choose the dry outfit before you leave the room so you do not have to repack for dinner.
Continue planning
- Compare all Palm Springs months
See the available monthly guides and their weather averages before planning a trip across dates.
Sources
- NOAA — 1991–2020 climate normals, Palm Springs Regional Airport (KPSP) stationSonoran Desert — measurable rain is close to zero from May through October.
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway — current operating hours — accessed 2026-10-23
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway — mountain weather and forecast — accessed 2026-10-14
