Death Valley Weather in January

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

January is in the winter in Death Valley and is typically the 2nd 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 2nd wettest 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.

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 January 2024.