Climate Insights for Cathedral City

The climate in Cathedral City is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 206mm of precipitation falls per year. Gennaio is the wettest month, receiving around 43mm of rainfall. Cathedral City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Dicembre, Gennaio, Febbraio, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Cathedral City vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Luglio is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. Dicembre is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Cathedral City is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 206mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 43mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2mm. That's 41mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cathedral City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Cathedral City, which began on March 20, 2026. Cathedral City is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Dicembre near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Cathedral City is during Aprile, Maggio and Ottobre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while Dicembre is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cathedral City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.