Region in California, United States
Yosemite weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Yosemite
May–Jun has peak waterfalls; Sep–Oct is calmer. Tioga Road to the high country is usually closed Nov–May; July–Aug brings crowds and sometimes wildfire smoke.
Yosemite weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan9°116 mm
- Feb9°111 mm
- Mar12°98 mm
- Apr16°61 mm
- May21°35 mm
- Jun28°8 mm
- Jul32°8 mm
- Aug32°6 mm
- Sep28°6 mm
- Oct22°39 mm
- Nov15°61 mm
- Dec9°125 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C49°F | -1°C31°F | 116 mm | 74% | Cold |
| February | 9°C49°F | -1°C30°F | 111 mm | 77% | Cold |
| March | 12°C53°F | 1°C34°F | 98 mm | 77% | Cool |
| April | 16°C60°F | 4°C38°F | 61 mm | 70% | Cool |
| May | 21°C70°F | 8°C46°F | 35 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| June | 28°C82°F | 12°C54°F | 8 mm | 45% | Pleasant |
| July | 32°C90°F | 17°C63°F | 8 mm | 36% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C89°F | 16°C61°F | 6 mm | 33% | Pleasant |
| September | 28°C82°F | 12°C54°F | 6 mm | 37% | Pleasant |
| October | 22°C71°F | 7°C45°F | 39 mm | 45% | Pleasant |
| November | 15°C58°F | 3°C37°F | 61 mm | 58% | Cool |
| December | 9°C49°F | -1°C30°F | 125 mm | 72% | Cold |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Yosemite | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Yosemite?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–Jun has peak waterfalls; Sep–Oct is calmer. Tioga Road to the high country is usually closed Nov–May; July–Aug brings crowds and sometimes wildfire smoke.
When is the rainy season in Yosemite?
Rain peaks in December with about 125 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Yosemite?
July, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).
How cold does Yosemite get?
The coolest nights are in December, averaging -1°C (30°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Yosemite National Park, NPS
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS)
- Yosemite Medical Clinic, NPS
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 5.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.