Death Valley Weather in May

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

May is in the spring in Death Valley and is typically the 5th warmest 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 2nd 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.

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 May 2024.