Death Valley · September
Death Valley in September
September is a good time to visit Death Valley — quieter than August, quieter than October.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 43% 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 September visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
September weather
- Avg high
- 105°F
- Avg low
- 79°F
- Precipitation
- 0.0"
- Sunrise
- 5:31 AM
- Sunset
- 5:55 PM
- Daylight
- 12.4h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, STOVEPIPE WELLS 1 SW, CA US
What's open
Death Valley in September: 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 September
FAQ
Death Valley in September
How busy is Death Valley in September?
September rates 5/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Death Valley National Park — about 43% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 65,631.
What is the weather like at Death Valley in September?
In September, Death Valley averages a high of 105°F and a low of 79°F, with about 0.0 inches of precipitation.