Death Valley National Park weather in May
May in Death Valley National Park: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Death Valley National Park · #38 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Death Valley National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 17% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Death Valley National Park?
- May in Death Valley National Park: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Death Valley National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park in May?
- In May, Death Valley National Park averages a daily high of 24.5°C and a low of 12.7°C, with about 4.8 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Death Valley National Park in May?
- Death Valley National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in May.