Best Time to Visit Yosemite National Park
USA
☀️
June to September
Best Months
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December
Avoid
👥
Jun–Sep
Peak Season
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Camping, hiking and RV road trips
Ideal For
Yosemite National Park climate month by month
Jan
21°
8.9"
Feb
22°
4.2"
Mar
23°
7.9"
Apr
30°
2.2"
May
37°
1.4"
Jun
49°
1.4"
Jul
60°
0.8"
Aug
57°
1.6"
Sep
51°
0.9"
Oct
40°
2.5"
Nov
28°
3.0"
Dec
23°
12.0"
Top number = average temperature (°F), bar = average monthly rainfall (inches). Toggle units above.
🌍 When to go to Yosemite National Park
Based on recent climate averages (2021–2023, Open-Meteo), Yosemite National Park is warmest in July (around 16°C / 60°F) and coldest in January (around -6°C / 21°F). Rain is heaviest in December (about 304 mm) and lightest in July (about 20 mm). For comfortable camping and RV travel, aim for June to September.
Data source & date
- Climate values: Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis archive), 2021–2023 daily averages — open-meteo.com ↗
- Retrieved and frozen: 2026-07-20 (values are static, not live-fetched)
- Monthly means are long-run averages, not a forecast — actual weather varies year to year. Season labels are derived from these values; travel advice is editorial.
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