Death Valley Weather in December

The climate in Death Valley during December can be summarized as mild and very dry.

December 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 (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December 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 7.1 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 December 2024.