Planning for Coachella 2025? Here's the weather forecast for each day of the festival

The scorching sun and music collide at Coachella 2025 – temperatures set to soar past 100°F. Festival-goers must gear up for the heat

Published on: Apr 9, 2025, 02:55:31 IST

Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Coachella 2025 is about to kick off in two days (April 11) but the heat is forecast to build and continue rising relentlessly. Fans need to be extremely careful as there could be an even hotter weekend right when Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone commence the first three days of the festival.

Coachella 2025 will start on April 11 (Unsplash)

Weather forecast for Coachella 2025

According to David Munyan, a National Weather Service meteorologist in San Diego, concert-goers arriving for the kickoff in Indio, CA can expect highs to crack 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celcius) from Friday onwards. “The first weekend of the festival… it’s going to be a hot weekend,” Munyan said on Monday in an interview with Los Angeles Times. “The real hot days this week are going to be focused on Thursday, Friday.”

What to expect?

- On April 11, a high of 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celcius) and a low of 66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celcius) is expected. It will be the highest temperature record that was last recorded in 1951.

- On April 12, a high of 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celcius) and a low of 66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celcius) is expected.

- On April 13, a high of 89 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celcius) and a low of 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celcius) is expected.

What about the second week?

“It looks like weekend No. 2 [of the festival] won't be as hot, but there's still some uncertainty,” said Munyan. Although the evenings will be much cooler as compared to the afternoons, the desert weather isn’t the most predictable when the sun is up. Since Coachella has always been an open-air festival for all the stages in the venue, it’s mostly suggested to take all the precautions before having all the fun.

Precautions to be taken

- Apply and re-apply Sunscreen liberally

- Opt for lightweight clothes

- Wear brimmed hats

- Seek the shade, take breaks

- Consider long-sleeved t-shirts

- Sunglasses are a must

- Always stay hydrated

The desert sun can be particularly intense, and the ground can reflect a lot of sunlight, increasing your exposure. If you follow these precautionary steps, you can minimize the harm that could be caused to you due to the sun’s wrath.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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