When is the best time to go to Death Valley
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Death Valley, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Death Valley
Death Valley weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Death Valley are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 7mm | 7.3hrs | 10.9hrs |
The climate in Death Valley during January can be summarized as mild and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Death Valley.
January is in the winter in Death Valley and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Death Valley with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Death Valley weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 9mm | 8.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Death Valley is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Death Valley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Death Valley and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Death Valley with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Death Valley weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 7mm | 9.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Death Valley is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Death Valley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Death Valley and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Death Valley with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Death Valley weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 3mm | 11.5hrs | 14hrs |
Death Valley's weather in April is typically hot and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Death Valley.
April is in the spring in Death Valley and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average April 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 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Death Valley weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 2mm | 12.6hrs | 15hrs |
May is a very dry month in Death Valley and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Death Valley.
May is in the spring in Death Valley and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Death Valley with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38°C | 1mm | 13.9hrs | 10.9hrs |
Very hot and very dry weather often prevails in Death Valley during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Death Valley for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Death Valley and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 42°C (108°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Death Valley with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Death Valley weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41°C | 4mm | 13.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Death Valley is generally very dry with the temperature being severely hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Death Valley for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Death Valley and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a scorching 46°C (114°F), whilst at night 30°C (86°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Death Valley with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Death Valley weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40°C | 3mm | 12.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Death Valley is characteristically severely hot and very dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Death Valley for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Death Valley and is typically the 5th 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 5th wettest 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.
Death Valley weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°C | 4mm | 11.8hrs | 14hrs |
Death Valley's weather in September is typically very hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Death Valley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Death Valley and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (104°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Death Valley with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Death Valley weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 2mm | 10.2hrs | 15hrs |
October is a very dry month in Death Valley and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Death Valley.
October is in the fall / autumn in Death Valley and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Death Valley with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Death Valley weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 5mm | 8hrs | 10.9hrs |
November is a very dry month in Death Valley and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Death Valley, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Death Valley and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Death Valley with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Death Valley weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 4mm | 7.1hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Death Valley is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Death Valley.
December is in the winter in Death Valley and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Death Valley with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Death Valley weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 45.2°C 113.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 13.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 17.3°C 63.1°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 9mm 0.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 17.6°C 63.7°F |
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