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When is the best time to go to Death Valley?

The best time to go to Death Valley is March based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Death Valley18
    Jan
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Death Valley23
    Feb
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Death Valley26
    Mar
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Death Valley31
    Apr
  • 37°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Death Valley37
    May
  • 42°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Death Valley42
    Jun
  • 45°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Death Valley45
    Jul
  • 44°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Death Valley44
    Aug
  • 40°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Death Valley40
    Sep
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Death Valley33
    Oct
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Death Valley24
    Nov
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Death Valley18
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Death Valley?

The hottest time of year in Death Valley is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 45°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Death Valley?

It never rains much in Death Valley but February usually has the most rain with an average of 9mm. There are normally 3 days in February with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Death Valley?

The sunniest time of year in Death Valley is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 92% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

Compare Death Valley weather with the USA

Below the Death Valley weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Death Valley, California, USA and the USA (Washington).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

Death Valley, California, USA
USA (Washington)
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26
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31
19
37
24
42
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45
31
44
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40
26
33
20
24
14
18
8
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