Death Valley National Park weather in October
October in Death Valley National Park: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Death Valley National Park · #2 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 95/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Death Valley National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 24% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Death Valley National Park?
- October in Death Valley National Park: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Death Valley National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
- What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park in October?
- In October, Death Valley National Park averages a daily high of 22°C and a low of 10.6°C, with about 1.9 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Death Valley National Park in October?
- Death Valley National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in October.