CA, NV travel planner

Death Valley National Park weather and trip conditions

Salt flats, dunes, mountain viewpoints, and some of the most serious heat in the country.

Check alertsActive alerts are present for this park point. Verify official conditions before leaving.

Live forecast

Next forecast periods

Today 101°F

Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust

15 to 30 mph
Tonight 70°F

Patchy Blowing Dust then Mostly Clear

3 to 31 mph
Wednesday 88°F

Sunny

5 to 15 mph
Wednesday Night 67°F

Isolated Rain Showers

1 to 12 mph

Current alerts

Weather alert signal

  • Wind Advisory Moderate Death Valley National Park; Esmeralda and Central Nye County; Western Clark and Southern Nye County

Packing signal

What to bring today

  • Water, snacks, offline maps, sun protection, and a small first-aid kit.
  • Plan early starts, carry extra water, and choose shaded breaks.
  • Add a rain shell and avoid exposed ridges or slot canyons during storm windows.

Seasonal timing

Best time to visit

November through March is the safest general window; summer is a specialist trip.

Weather source station area: Furnace Creek.

Do not miss

Popular stops

  • Badwater Basin
  • Zabriskie Point
  • Mesquite Flat Dunes
  • Dante's View
Data sources

Weather and alerts come from the National Weather Service API. This page is automatically rebuilt every six hours and should be checked against official park notices before travel.