Death Valley
Photo: Luca Galuzzi · CC BY-SA 2.5
The hottest and lowest point in North America, salt flats stretching flat and white for miles, and a night sky so dark it is officially certified for stargazing.
The best time to visit Death Valley is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 14°C (58°F).
Best time to go
Nov–Mar
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
LAS
Good for
sunshine and salt water
landscape doing the heavy lifting
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
moving about and doing things
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May26°C79°F
Jun–Aug39°C103°F
Sep–Nov27°C81°F
Dec–Feb14°C58°F
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