January in Palm Springs is the cloudiest month of the year. In January, the weather in Palm Springs is typically warm. Average daily high temperature in January is about 12 degrees above zero. On average, Palm Springs has 13 sunny, 7 partly cloudy, 6 rainy, and 5 cloudy days in January. The rains are usually moderate. January as well as February and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Palm Springs.