When can I see the Milky Way in Death Valley?

The Milky Way season lasts from March to early May. If you're debating exactly when to go, check out your lunar schedule. The Death Valley night sky is best during a new moon so that there's zero interference from the moonglow, and the stars can shimmer in all their brilliance.



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Yes, it can. The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye but you have to see it from a dark sky area away from any light pollution. There is no way to see it from an urban area.

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Don't Hike at Low Elevations: Summer temperatures make hiking in the desert dangerous. We do not recommend hiking in the lower elevations in the summer. Many visitors underestimate the intensity of the Death Valley sun; even when temperatures are in the 80s (27°C) and 90s F (32°C), it can be deadly.

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Death Valley Can Also Be Cold It's true that, on most nights, the temperature doesn't go below 85°F or so. But in the winter and at night, Death Valley can reach temperatures of 15°F or -10°C or so.

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Death Valley With seven deaths recorded due to environmental exposure, however, weather is a distant second to motor vehicle crashes, which accounted for 14 deaths over 10 years; many occurred on CA 190, which traverses the park. Also on the list: four deaths from falls and one from drowning.

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If you like the idea of exploring sand dunes, climbing down into an extinct volcano, hiking through canyons, and seeing one of the United States' most unique landscapes, Death Valley is calling your name. With 2 days in Death Valley, you can see the main highlights, although more time allows you to explore further.

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