California · National Park
Best time to visit Yosemite
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
For Yosemite, the mild and quiet months are February, March, April and November: average highs of 50 to 85°F at the nearest NOAA station and visits at or below the yearly monthly average. July is busiest, with 14% of 2025 recreation visits. February was quietest, with an average high of 51°F.
Crowd index by month
Each bar is that month’s NPS recreation visits compared with the average month of 2025 (100 = average). July scored 173; February scored 34.
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, recreation visitors, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026. Index = month ÷ average month × 100.
Weather normals by month
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip in | Crowd index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.5 | 28.5 | 6.98 | 38 |
| February | 51.2 | 30.2 | 6.49 | 34 |
| March | 56.7 | 33.5 | 5.47 | 44 |
| April | 63.1 | 37.6 | 3.17 | 83 |
| May | 70.5 | 44.5 | 1.92 | 127 |
| June | 80.5 | 51.0 | 0.46 | 164 |
| July | 89.2 | 57.4 | 0.29 | 173 |
| August | 89.0 | 56.8 | 0.16 | 167 |
| September | 83.0 | 51.4 | 0.40 | 137 |
| October | 70.9 | 41.3 | 1.56 | 125 |
| November | 56.0 | 32.5 | 4.05 | 66 |
| December | 45.9 | 27.8 | 5.60 | 42 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly), station USC00049855. The station may sit at a different elevation than the places you visit, so expect cooler temperatures higher up.
Mild and quiet months
- February
- March
- April
- November
Our rule, applied to the data above: average high between 50 and 85°F, and recreation visits no higher than the average month. It is arithmetic, not a forecast. Roads, trails and facilities can still be closed in these months.
Closures and seasonal dates
| Campground | Closed from | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne Meadows Campground | Sep 28, 2026 | Jul 1, 2027 |
| Crane Flat Campground | Oct 11, 2026 | May 21, 2027 |
| Bridalveil Creek Campground | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 3, 2027 |
| North Pines Campground | Oct 26, 2026 | Apr 21, 2027 |
| Lower Pines Campground | Oct 19, 2026 | Apr 21, 2027 |
| Yosemite Creek Campground | Sep 7, 2026 | Jul 1, 2027 |
| White Wolf Campground | Sep 14, 2026 | Jul 2, 2027 |
| Porcupine Flat Campground | Oct 11, 2026 | Jun 23, 2027 |
| Tamarack Flat Campground | Oct 13, 2026 | Jun 22, 2027 |
| Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp | Sep 27, 2026 | Jul 15, 2027 |
| Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp | Sep 7, 2026 | Jul 3, 2027 |
| Wawona Horse Camp | Oct 12, 2026 | May 1, 2027 |
Source: NPS API campgrounds and alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Hours
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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