Best time to visit Yosemite

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Yosemite?

The hottest time of year in Yosemite is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Yosemite?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Yosemite with 164mm on average. There are normally 8 days in January with some rain.

Q: 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.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

39
Jan
39
Feb
39
Mar
45
Apr
54
May
64
Jun
73
Jul
72
Aug
64
Sep
55
Oct
43
Nov
39
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
Jan
7
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
11
May
11
Jun
12
Jul
11
Aug
10
Sep
9
Oct
7
Nov
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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.