Best Time to Visit Valley of Fire, Nevada (2026)

Spring and Fall Overview

Spring and fall are the seasons Nevada State Parks prefers for a Valley of Fire visit. Yearly rainfall at Valley of Fire averages four inches, a figure that comes from the same agency. At Overton, Nevada, April has a mean daily maximum of 83.1 °F (28.4 °C) and October has 85.8 °F (29.9 °C). April's average precipitation is 0.31 in (7.9 mm), and October's is 0.48 in (12 mm). These are 1991–2020 averages.

Summer scene at Valley of Fire Nevada Photo: Thomas Farley, CC0

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Month by Month Temperatures

Overton, Nevada temperature averages by month, 1991–2020
Month	Mean daily maximum	Daily mean	Mean daily minimum
January	62.1 °F (16.7 °C)	47.7 °F (8.7 °C)	33.3 °F (0.7 °C)
February	66.8 °F (19.3 °C)	52.2 °F (11.2 °C)	37.6 °F (3.1 °C)
March	75.2 °F (24.0 °C)	59.7 °F (15.4 °C)	44.1 °F (6.7 °C)
April	83.1 °F (28.4 °C)	66.7 °F (19.3 °C)	50.2 °F (10.1 °C)
May	93.0 °F (33.9 °C)	76.2 °F (24.6 °C)	59.4 °F (15.2 °C)
June	104.2 °F (40.1 °C)	85.8 °F (29.9 °C)	67.5 °F (19.7 °C)
July	109.4 °F (43.0 °C)	92.0 °F (33.3 °C)	74.7 °F (23.7 °C)
August	107.4 °F (41.9 °C)	90.4 °F (32.4 °C)	73.3 °F (22.9 °C)
September	100.0 °F (37.8 °C)	82.6 °F (28.1 °C)	65.1 °F (18.4 °C)
October	85.8 °F (29.9 °C)	69.1 °F (20.6 °C)	52.3 °F (11.3 °C)
November	71.3 °F (21.8 °C)	55.4 °F (13.0 °C)	39.6 °F (4.2 °C)
December	60.5 °F (15.8 °C)	46.4 °F (8.0 °C)	32.4 °F (0.2 °C)

Mean daily maximum temperature at Overton, Nevada, by month (°F)

Long-term monthly averages

Mean daily maximum temperature at Overton, Nevada, by month
Item	Value (°F)
January	62.1
February	66.8
March	75.2
April	83.1
May	93
June	104.2
July	109.4
August	107.4
September	100
October	85.8
November	71.3
December	60.5

Month by Month Precipitation

Overton, Nevada precipitation by month, 1991–2020 averages
Month	Average precipitation	Days with at least 0.01 in
January	0.69 in (18 mm)	3.7 days
February	0.91 in (23 mm)	4.1 days
March	0.81 in (21 mm)	3.0 days
April	0.31 in (7.9 mm)	2.1 days
May	0.14 in (3.6 mm)	1.3 days
June	0.05 in (1.3 mm)	0.6 days
July	0.38 in (9.7 mm)	2.0 days
August	0.44 in (11 mm)	2.2 days
September	0.26 in (6.6 mm)	1.4 days
October	0.48 in (12 mm)	1.9 days
November	0.47 in (12 mm)	1.7 days
December	0.64 in (16 mm)	3.4 days

Spring Conditions

At Overton, Nevada, the mean daily maximum temperature is 75.2 °F (24.0 °C) in March, 83.1 °F (28.4 °C) in April and 93.0 °F (33.9 °C) in May. The daily mean is 59.7 °F (15.4 °C) in March, 66.7 °F (19.3 °C) in April and 76.2 °F (24.6 °C) in May. Mean daily minimums run 44.1 °F (6.7 °C) in March, 50.2 °F (10.1 °C) in April and 59.4 °F (15.2 °C) in May. Average precipitation is 0.81 in (21 mm) in March, 0.31 in (7.9 mm) in April and 0.14 in (3.6 mm) in May, falling on an average of 3.0, 2.1 and 1.3 days with at least 0.01 in. All figures are 1991–2020 averages.

Summer Heat and Monsoon Showers

On occasion, summer readings at Valley of Fire approach 120 °F (49 °C). Heavy summer showers there can come from Southwestern Monsoon thunderstorms. At Overton, Nevada, the mean daily maximum is 104.2 °F (40.1 °C) in June, 109.4 °F (43.0 °C) in July and 107.4 °F (41.9 °C) in August. Daily means are 85.8 °F (29.9 °C), 92.0 °F (33.3 °C) and 90.4 °F (32.4 °C) in those months, and mean daily minimums are 67.5 °F (19.7 °C), 74.7 °F (23.7 °C) and 73.3 °F (22.9 °C). Average precipitation is 0.05 in (1.3 mm) in June, 0.38 in (9.7 mm) in July and 0.44 in (11 mm) in August, over 0.6, 2.0 and 2.2 days with at least 0.01 in.

Fall Conditions

At Overton, Nevada, the mean daily maximum temperature is 100.0 °F (37.8 °C) in September, 85.8 °F (29.9 °C) in October and 71.3 °F (21.8 °C) in November. Daily means are 82.6 °F (28.1 °C), 69.1 °F (20.6 °C) and 55.4 °F (13.0 °C), and mean daily minimums are 65.1 °F (18.4 °C), 52.3 °F (11.3 °C) and 39.6 °F (4.2 °C). Average precipitation is 0.26 in (6.6 mm) in September, 0.48 in (12 mm) in October and 0.47 in (12 mm) in November, with 1.4, 1.9 and 1.7 days of at least 0.01 in. On October guided hikes, rangers told hikers to carry plenty of water.

Winter Days and Storm Months

Daytime temperatures in winter at Valley of Fire run from 54 to 75 °F (12 to 24 °C). From November to April, Pacific storms moving eastwards bring most of the precipitation in the Mojave Desert. At Overton, Nevada, the mean daily maximum is 60.5 °F (15.8 °C) in December, 62.1 °F (16.7 °C) in January and 66.8 °F (19.3 °C) in February. Daily means are 46.4 °F (8.0 °C), 47.7 °F (8.7 °C) and 52.2 °F (11.2 °C), and mean daily minimums are 32.4 °F (0.2 °C), 33.3 °F (0.7 °C) and 37.6 °F (3.1 °C). Average precipitation is 0.64 in (16 mm) in December, 0.69 in (18 mm) in January and 0.91 in (23 mm) in February, over 3.4, 3.7 and 4.1 days with at least 0.01 in.

Activities and Events by Timing

Some events and hikes at Valley of Fire come with a stated month or condition. The table below lists those, along with the route details attached to each activity.

Activities, events and stated details
Activity	Detail
World Atlatl Competition	Held each March at the Atlatl Rock picnic area, with beginners welcome
October guided hikes	Rangers told hikers to carry plenty of water
Fire Wave Trail	About 1.5 miles total, out and back, over loose sand and rocky terrain; the terrain makes it feel like roughly 3 miles to the average person
Hidden Arch Loop guided hike	Strenuous 1.25-mile off-trail loop through washes and ravines with basic scrambling
Drop Slot and Pinnacles guided hike	Very strenuous loop of about 3 miles with 700 feet of elevation gain on an unmarked route
Ranger-led short hikes at Atlatl Rock	Visit petroglyphs that lie off the marked and maintained trails
Mouse's Tank and Atlatl Rock	Easily accessible areas with many petroglyphs
Night hike event	Every trail and area except the designated trail is closed after sunset; minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Indoor talks	About 30 minutes on park history, geology and wildlife, held in the Visitor Center front theater

Programs, Hike Suggestions and Shaded Stops

Hike suggestions of varying length and terrain are available by asking at the Visitor Center. Program schedules are available from park staff or kiosks, and group presentations can be arranged on request. Rock climbing is allowed only in specific areas, which visitors can ask about at the Visitor Center. Shaded day-use areas with restrooms are at Atlatl Rock, Seven Sisters, the Cabins, Mouse's Tank Trailhead and White Domes.

Reservations and Permits

No reservation is needed to visit the park for day use. All campsites are booked by reservation. The park has two campgrounds with 72 camping units in total, and three group-use campsites, each for up to 45 people, bookable by reservation only. Nevada State Parks require permits or reservations for photography, group use areas, special use and concessions.

Tours and Activities

Tours and activities near Valley of Fire

Best time to visit questions

Which seasons does Nevada State Parks prefer for visiting?

Spring and fall are the seasons that Nevada State Parks names as preferred for a Valley of Fire visit.

How much rain does Valley of Fire get in a year?

Valley of Fire averages four inches of rain a year, according to Nevada State Parks.

How hot do summers get?

Summer readings at Valley of Fire approach 120 °F (49 °C) on occasion. At Overton, Nevada, the July mean daily maximum is 109.4 °F (43.0 °C).

When do most storms arrive?

Pacific storms moving eastwards bring most Mojave Desert precipitation from November to April. In summer, Southwestern Monsoon thunderstorms can produce heavy showers at Valley of Fire.

What are winter daytime temperatures?

Winter days at Valley of Fire run from 54 to 75 °F (12 to 24 °C).

In which month is the World Atlatl Competition held?

The competition has been held each March at the Atlatl Rock picnic area, and beginners can take part.

Is a reservation needed for day use?

Day use of the park needs no reservation, while all campsites are booked by reservation.

What were hikers told on October guided hikes?

Rangers on October guided hikes told hikers to carry plenty of water.

Best Time to Visit Valley of Fire