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

Is Death Valley National Park a good destination in October, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Death Valley National Park is usually perfect in October, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 24°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Death Valley National Park in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.6 mm for the month. You can typically expect 3 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 312 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Death Valley National Park. March, April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While July, August and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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 October

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 8.6 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Sunshine 312 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 October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Death Valley National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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