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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.

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 Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 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

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

  • 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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct7NovDec

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.