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Best time to visit Death Valley
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
For Death Valley, the mild and quiet months are November: average highs of 50 to 85°F at the nearest NOAA station and visits at or below the yearly monthly average. April is busiest, with 11% of 2025 recreation visits. June was quietest, with an average high of 109°F. Sources: NPS IRMA Stats and NOAA normals, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Crowd index by month
Each bar is that month’s NPS recreation visits compared with the average month of 2025 (100 = average). April scored 133; June scored 69.
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, recreation visitors, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026. Index = month ÷ average month × 100.
Weather normals by month
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip in | Crowd index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65.0 | 42.2 | 0.23 | 112 |
| February | 70.6 | 48.8 | 0.55 | 108 |
| March | 79.3 | 56.8 | 0.21 | 132 |
| April | 88.1 | 64.1 | 0.11 | 133 |
| May | 98.4 | 73.3 | 0.10 | 96 |
| June | 108.6 | 82.7 | 0.04 | 69 |
| July | 114.9 | 89.8 | 0.23 | 81 |
| August | 113.0 | 87.3 | 0.12 | 88 |
| September | 104.5 | 79.0 | 0.04 | 84 |
| October | 89.1 | 64.7 | 0.09 | 100 |
| November | 73.6 | 50.6 | 0.09 | 83 |
| December | 62.6 | 41.0 | 0.14 | 114 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly), station USW00053139. The station may sit at a different elevation than the places you visit, so expect cooler temperatures higher up.
Mild and quiet months
- November
Our rule, applied to the data above: average high between 50 and 85°F, and recreation visits no higher than the average month. It is arithmetic, not a forecast. Roads, trails and facilities can still be closed in these months.
Closures and seasonal dates
| Campground | Closed from | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Campground | Apr 27, 2027 | Oct 14, 2027 |
| Sunset Campground | Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Stovepipe Wells Campground | Apr 20, 2027 | Oct 14, 2027 |
| Stovepipe Wells Campground | Oct 15, 2027 | Oct 23, 2027 |
| Texas Springs Campground | Apr 13, 2027 | Oct 14, 2027 |
| Texas Springs Campground | Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Saline Valley Campground (Primitive) | Sep 16, 2027 | Oct 16, 2027 |
Park Closure Some Roads Closed due to Flood Damage
A storm on 10/22 caused flooding in several areas of the park, which washed debris across roads. Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API campgrounds and alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Hours
The park is open daily all year.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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