Death Valley · May
Death Valley in May
May is a busy time to visit Death Valley — quieter than April, busier than June.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 79% 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 May visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
May weather
- Avg high
- 98°F
- Avg low
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 0.1"
- Sunrise
- 4:41 AM
- Sunset
- 6:48 PM
- Daylight
- 14.1h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, STOVEPIPE WELLS 1 SW, CA US
What's open
Death Valley in May: 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 May
FAQ
Death Valley in May
How busy is Death Valley in May?
May rates 8/10 for crowds (Busy) at Death Valley National Park — about 79% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 119,480.
What is the weather like at Death Valley in May?
In May, Death Valley averages a high of 98°F and a low of 73°F, with about 0.1 inches of precipitation.