Death Valley National Park weather in January
January in Death Valley National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Death Valley National Park · #196 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Death Valley National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 47% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -6°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Death Valley National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Death Valley National Park?
- January in Death Valley National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Death Valley National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park in January?
- In January, Death Valley National Park averages a daily high of 10.5°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 16.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Death Valley National Park in January?
- Death Valley National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.