“you could enjoy the pool year-round, and then at night hop into cozy sweaters for fireside relaxation.

The city’s tourism seasons fall into three main categories:

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Stagecoach sign from 2024

Summers are actually amazing in the desert, in spite of the heat, Adena said.

Crowds are minimal, and you might take advantage of off-peak pricing at resorts.

One of her favorite ways to cool down?

A crowd at a festival during sunset

Taking the tram up to Mount San Jacinto.

Fall and summer are the slower seasons,” he toldT+L.

“I think October is the undiscovered month here in Palm Springs.

Palm Springs, a city in the Sonoran Desert of southern California, is known for its hot springs, stylish hotels, golf courses and spas. It’s also noted for its many fine examples of midcentury-modern architecture.

While summer sees average lows in the 70s, the daytime temperature can hit triple digits.

To avoid the high season months, she recommends October through mid-December.

Savvy travelers can often score deals at thebest Palm Springs hotelsduring the low and shoulder seasons.

Wooden post marking points of interest and distance from Palm Springs’s portion of the San Andreas Fault

It’s also worth considering a midweek trip.

The pool area of a mid-century modern house in Palm Springs

Palm Springs, a city in the Sonoran Desert of southern California, is known for its hot springs, stylish hotels, golf courses and spas. It’s also noted for its many fine examples of midcentury-modern architecture.

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Beautiful golden light over Indian Wells Golf Resort, a desert golf course in Palm Springs, California, USA with view of the San Bernardino Mountains.

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View of palm trees and Palm Springs mountains covered in snow

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Walking through Indian Canyon in Palm springs in the fall

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