Death Valley · March
Death Valley in March
March is the busiest time to visit Death Valley — busier than February, about as busy as April.
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 Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical March visits vs. the year
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
- 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 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.