Death Valley · July
Death Valley in July
July is a busy time to visit Death Valley — busier than June, about as busy as August.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 60% 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 July visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
July weather
- Avg high
- 115°F
- Avg low
- 90°F
- Precipitation
- 0.2"
- Sunrise
- 4:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:06 PM
- Daylight
- 14.4h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, STOVEPIPE WELLS 1 SW, CA US
This week
7-day forecast for Death Valley
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Clear | 90°F | 70°F | 0% |
| Sat 11 | Overcast | 91°F | 71°F | 0% |
| Sun 12 | Overcast | 91°F | 73°F | 3% |
| Mon 13 | Heavy drizzle | 83°F | 72°F | 31% |
| Tue 14 | Overcast | 89°F | 69°F | 22% |
| Wed 15 | Mostly clear | 92°F | 73°F | 13% |
| Thu 16 | Clear | 94°F | 74°F | 18% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
Death Valley in July: 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 July
FAQ
Death Valley in July
How busy is Death Valley in July?
July rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Death Valley National Park — about 60% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 91,710.
What is the weather like at Death Valley in July?
In July, Death Valley averages a high of 115°F and a low of 90°F, with about 0.2 inches of precipitation.