Best time to visit Yosemite

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When is the best time to visit Yosemite?

The best time to visit Yosemite is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 39°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Yosemite39
    Jan
  • 39°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Yosemite39
    Feb
  • 39°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Yosemite39
    Mar
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Yosemite45
    Apr
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Yosemite54
    May
  • 64°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Yosemite64
    Jun
  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Yosemite73
    Jul
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Yosemite72
    Aug
  • 64°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Yosemite64
    Sep
  • 55°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Yosemite55
    Oct
  • 43°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Yosemite43
    Nov
  • 39°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Yosemite39
    Dec

Which is the hottest month in Yosemite?

The hottest time of year in Yosemite is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 73°F.

Which month has the most rain in Yosemite?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Yosemite with 6.5 inches on average. There are normally 8 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Yosemite?

The sunniest time of year in Yosemite is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 81% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for California (Yosemite) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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