Death Valley · March
Death Valley in March
March is the busiest time to visit Death Valley — busier than February, about as busy as April.
Expect peak crowds (10/10), highs near 79°F, about 12 hours of daylight, and 1 seasonal closure in effect.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 99% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical March visits vs. the year
March draws about 12% of Death Valley’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
March weather
- Avg high
- 79°F
- Avg low
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 0.2"
- Sunrise
- 5:58 AM
- Sunset
- 5:56 PM
- Daylight
- 12h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, STOVEPIPE WELLS 1 SW, CA US
What's open
Death Valley in March: 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
No additional active alerts or warnings reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Death Valley crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in March
FAQ
Death Valley in March
How busy is Death Valley in March?
March rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Death Valley National Park — about 99% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 150,626.
What is the weather like at Death Valley in March?
In March, Death Valley averages a high of 79°F and a low of 57°F, with about 0.2 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Death Valley?
Entrance to Death Valley costs $30 (All visitors, including Non-US residents, may purchase and utilize this entrance fee. Purchasing this entrance fee allows all persons traveling in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van/RV/aircraft) to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase.).
When is Death Valley least crowded?
Death Valley is quietest in June and September. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Death Valley get in March?
In mid-March, Death Valley gets about 12 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 5:58 AM and sunset around 5:56 PM.