Death Valley National Park in May
In May, Death Valley National Park averages a high of 101°F and a low of 75°F, with T inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 119,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 14 hours 06 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 101° / 75°F
- Precipitation
- Tin
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 6m
- Visitors
- 119,000
- 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 May high of 87°F and a low of 55°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 May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 58° / 33° | Busy | Mild |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 58° / 33° | Busy | Mild |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 91° / 65° | Very busy | Very hot |
| Yosemite National Park | 71° / 45° | Busy | Mild |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 90° / 63° | Busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Death Valley National Park on nps.gov
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