Updated October 2026
Death Valley National Park Weather by Month
Death Valley National Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 115°F and a low of 90°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 63°F and an average low of 41°F. February is the wettest month, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 7.9 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Death Valley National Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
115°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
41°F avg low
Wettest month
Feb
0.6 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.5 h of daylight
Average weather at Death Valley by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F | 42°F | 0.2 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 71°F | 49°F | 0.6 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 79°F | 57°F | 0.2 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 88°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 98°F | 73°F | 0.1 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 109°F | 83°F | 0.0 in | 14.5 h |
| July | 115°F | 90°F | 0.2 in | 14.3 h |
| August | 113°F | 87°F | 0.1 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 105°F | 79°F | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 89°F | 65°F | 0.1 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 74°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 63°F | 41°F | 0.1 in | 9.5 h |
| Year total | 1.8 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00053139, 7.9 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Death Valley is at that time of year.
Death Valley weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 63°F in December to 71°F in February, with average lows between 41°F and 49°F. Together the three months average 0.9 inches of precipitation, about 50% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.5 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 79°F in March to 98°F in May, with average lows between 57°F and 73°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in May. Together the three months average 0.4 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 115°F in July, between 109°F in June and 113°F in August, with average lows between 83°F and 90°F. The average high is 100°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 0.3 inches of precipitation, about 17% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.5 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 105°F in September to 74°F in November, with average lows between 51°F and 79°F. The average high is 100°F or hotter in September. Together the three months average 0.2 inches of precipitation, about 11% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
SPRING is the most popular time to visit Death Valley. Warm and sunny days with the possibility of spring wildflowers is a big attraction. SUMMER starts early in Death Valley. By May the valley can be scorching hot. AUTUMN arrives in late October, with warm but pleasant temperatures and generally clear skies. WINTER has cool days, chilly nights and rarely, rainstorms. With snow capping the high peaks and low angled winter light, this season is especially beautiful for exploring the valley.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Death Valley
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 36.49°N, 117.13°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Death Valley National Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 0.9× the visitors of the park's average month. March is the busiest month of the year and June the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Death Valley National Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Death Valley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Death Valley National Park, with an average high of 115°F and an average low of 90°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 7.9 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Death Valley National Park, with an average low of 41°F and an average high of 63°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
February is the wettest month, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation. June and September are the driest, each averaging close to zero. The station records about 1.8 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Death Valley National Park runs from about 9.5 hours a day in December to about 14.5 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00053139), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.