Death Valley · April
Death Valley in April
April is the busiest time to visit Death Valley — about as busy as March, busier than May.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 100% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical April visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
April weather
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Avg low
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 0.1"
- Sunrise
- 5:14 AM
- Sunset
- 6:23 PM
- Daylight
- 13.1h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, STOVEPIPE WELLS 1 SW, CA US
What's open
Death Valley in April: access
The park is open daily all year.
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Information
Gas Pumps at Panamint Springs Resort are Closed at Night
Gasoline is available at Panamint Springs Resort from 7am-9:30pm, daily. Gas is available at Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells 24hrs.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Gas Pumps at Panamint Springs Resort are Closed at Night
Gasoline is available at Panamint Springs Resort from 7am-9:30pm, daily. Gas is available at Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells 24hrs.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Death Valley crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in April
FAQ
Death Valley in April
How busy is Death Valley in April?
April rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Death Valley National Park — about 100% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 152,100.
What is the weather like at Death Valley in April?
In April, Death Valley averages a high of 88°F and a low of 64°F, with about 0.1 inches of precipitation.