Death Valley National Park in August
In August, Death Valley National Park averages a high of 116°F and a low of 89°F, with 0.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 96,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 13 hours 33 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 116° / 89°F
- Precipitation
- 0.1in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 33m
- Visitors
- 96,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: November (busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Amargosa Farms-garey, NV at 2,450 ft averages a August high of 101°F and a low of 68°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Death Valley NP, CA, 16.7 miles from the park's center, -194 ft. Second station higher up: Amargosa Farms-garey, NV, 2,450 ft, 37.6 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 76° / 44° | Very busy | Mild |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 76° / 44° | Very busy | Mild |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 106° / 82° | Very busy | Very hot |
| Yosemite National Park | 89° / 57° | Very busy | Hot |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 103° / 76° | Moderate | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Death Valley National Park on nps.gov
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