Death Valley National Park weather in January (California, United States of America)

How is the weather in Death Valley National Park in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Death Valley National Park generally has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Death Valley National Park in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 219 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March, April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July, August and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Death Valley National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Death Valley National Park, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Sunshine 219 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Furnace Creek, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Death Valley National Park in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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