Best time to visit Death Valley
Best time of year to visit Death Valley
One of the best times to visit Death Valley is from March to May, when the weather is absolutely stunning, with temperature and visitation gradually rising. Explore Eureka Dunes, which is a must-visit site in spring. Summer in Death Valley can be sweltering but no less stunning. Make sure you have proper air conditioning in your car or consider a different season to visit this park. Fall typically starts in October with drops in temperature and tourists. What a perfect moment to join Gem-o-Rama at Searles Lake! Winter boasts a bit cooler temps and more places become bearable. Choose witnessing the phenomenon of sailing rocks or watching a super bloom and you won't regret it. Keep in mind that January through February is also the rainiest period in a year, so grab your raincoat and go for it!
10 THINGS TO DO IN DEATH VALLEY (FEBRUARY 16 - FEBRUARY 25)
Death Valley Super Bloom
One of the driest places on the planet occasionally gets blanketed with colorful wildflowers
Rainbow Canyon Flights
overTry your luck and spot the secret air show outside of your comfort zone
Stargazing
This is why you'll want to put stargazing in Death Valley on your bucket list
Sailing Rocks
An old travelling stones mystery still keeps people puzzled
Badwater Basin
Take in the unique surroundings of the unusual spot of Death Valley National Park
Devil’s Golf Course
The hottest place on Earth features lots of unique spots and this is one of the most bizarre places to visit
Zabriskie Point
Colorful Martian landscape was created by centuries of erosion
Panamint Dunes
Experience the beautiful desert without crowds
Scotty's Castle Road
The road reveals scenic landscapes of the northern part of the large national park
Wildrose Charcoal Kilns
Some of the most remarkable manmade features of Death Valley National Park
5 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Gem-O-Rama at Searles Lake
on holdMid-October is the only time to experience a crystal hunt at this unique lake
Perseid Meteor Shower
out of rangeStars begin to fall in the middle of summer—get ready to make some wishes
Badwater 135 Ultramarathon
out of rangeExamine your stamina during one of the hardest races in the world
Saline Valley Hot Springs
out of rangeA small desert oasis was a popular hippie hangout
Eureka Dunes
out of rangeYou'd never think sand dunes can have so many unique secrets kept inside
