Death Valley Weather in August

The climate in Death Valley during August can be summarized as severely hot and very dry.

August is in the summer in Death Valley and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a scorching 44°C (112°F), whilst at night 29°C (84°F) is normal.

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Death Valley with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.9 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Death Valley in August 2024.