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Death Valley in November

November is a busy time to visit Death Valley — about as busy as October, quieter than December.

Expect heavy crowds (7/10), highs near 74°F, about 10.2 hours of daylight, and 1 seasonal closure in effect.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

7/10
Busy

Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.

About 70% 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 November visits vs. the year

November (typical)106,343
Peak — April152,100
Quietest — September65,631

November draws about 8% 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

November weather

Avg high
74°F
Avg low
51°F
Precipitation
0.1"
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
4:39 PM
Daylight
10.2h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, STOVEPIPE WELLS 1 SW, CA US

What's open

Death Valley in November: 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

January: 7/10 crowdJanFebruary: 8/10 crowdFebMarch: 10/10 crowdMarApril: 10/10 crowdAprMay: 8/10 crowdMayJune: 5/10 crowdJunJuly: 7/10 crowdJulAugust: 7/10 crowdAugSeptember: 5/10 crowdSepOctober: 7/10 crowdOctNovember: 7/10 crowd7NovDecember: 8/10 crowdDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in November

FAQ

Death Valley in November

How busy is Death Valley in November?

November rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Death Valley National Park — about 70% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 106,343.

What is the weather like at Death Valley in November?

In November, Death Valley averages a high of 74°F and a low of 51°F, with about 0.1 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 November?

In mid-November, Death Valley gets about 10.2 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:26 AM and sunset around 4:39 PM.