Death Valley weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Death Valley in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Death Valley sits at 36°30′N 117°04′W in United States, in North America. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Death Valley weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Death Valley?
What is the ideal season to travel to Death Valley?
The best months to visit Death Valley are March, April, May, September. Mid-February through mid-March; wildflower superbloom windows hit Badwater Basin, Ubehebe Crater rim isn't lethal, and Titus Canyon 4WD road runs clear.
Q02When does Death Valley reach its peak summer heat?
When does Death Valley reach its peak summer heat?
July runs the highest averages in Death Valley, with typical daytime highs of 35°C (95°F). Rangers close Golden Canyon trail after 10am in July; locals in Furnace Creek run generators 24/7, and the swimming pool water hits bathtub temp by 3pm.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Death Valley?
When is winter at its deepest in Death Valley?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 11°C (52°F). January nights at Furnace Creek drop near freezing; Telescope Peak snow gives skiers a bizarre view down to below-sea-level Badwater.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Death Valley?
What is the wettest time of year in Death Valley?
February typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 27mm on average. August monsoon flash floods carve new alluvial fans overnight; Highway 190 washes out at Zabriskie and Scotty's Castle has been closed for years post-flood.
Q05What kind of climate does Death Valley have?
What kind of climate does Death Valley have?
Death Valley, United States has very hot summers, mild winters, a mostly dry climate year-round. Death Valley is the largest US park outside Alaska; distances between points are 45-minute drives. Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells are the only fuel; top off in Beatty or Lone Pine before entering. Cell service is nonexistent; download offline maps. The Racetrack Playa moving rocks require a 4WD high-clearance and a spare tire minimum. Never hike below sea level in summer daylight; rangers pull bodies out yearly. Dante's View sunset requires driving up 1600m for a jacket-worthy temperature drop. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.