Death Valley · August
Death Valley in August
August is a busy time to visit Death Valley — about as busy as July, busier than September.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 63% 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 August visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
August weather
- Avg high
- 113°F
- Avg low
- 87°F
- Precipitation
- 0.1"
- Sunrise
- 5:06 AM
- Sunset
- 6:38 PM
- Daylight
- 13.5h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, STOVEPIPE WELLS 1 SW, CA US
What's open
Death Valley in August: 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 August
FAQ
Death Valley in August
How busy is Death Valley in August?
August rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Death Valley National Park — about 63% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 96,191.
What is the weather like at Death Valley in August?
In August, Death Valley averages a high of 113°F and a low of 87°F, with about 0.1 inches of precipitation.