LUXURY VACATION RENTALS IN La Quinta, CA

General Weather Conditions

The Palm Springs desert boasts a moderate desert climate with 350 days of sunshine, low humidity and balmy evenings. Autumn through late spring, days are warm and nights are cool. In summer months, temperatures rise, sometimes into the 100’s. That’s the time to escape for the day into the nearby mountains, where temperatures register 30 to 40 degrees cooler than on the desert floor.

The climate in La Quinta is very hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 90s and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50’s. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 99.99 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual average precipitation in La Quinta is 6.30 inches. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 1.10 inches.

Annual Average Temperatures

Annual Average High: 89; Annual Average Low: 56

Elevation

120 feet above sea level.

Currency

United States Dollar

Time Zone

La Quinta is in the Pacific Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Voltage

120 Volts; Frequency: 60 Hz

Tipping Guide

• Taxi Drivers: $1 to $2
• Baggage Porters: $1 to $5, or more if the service was particularly friendly and helpful
• Cloakroom Attendants in Nightclubs, et al: $1 to $2
• Restaurants: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Bars and Lounges: $1 to $2 per drink
• Spa Treatments: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Tours and Tour Guides: 15 to 20 percent, at your discretion, based upon your experience
• Golf Club Cleaning: $3 to $5 per bag
• Fishing Guide: $60 to $100 for a full day
• In Home Chef: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Housekeeping: Your housekeeping team may be tipped at your discretion, based upon your experience. A general guideline is $10 or more per night based upon your travel party size and in-residence activities.
• Destination Host: Your Destination Host may be tipped at your discretion, based upon the amount of travel planning you required and your overall in-residence experience.

Traveling with Prescription Medicine

If you are traveling with prescription medicines, carry them in their original containers and bring a copy of your prescription. If you buy medications abroad, be aware that they may not be FDA-approved or allowed into the United States. For more information on customs rules and regulations, please contact 202.354.1000 or visit www.cbp.gov.