Best time to visit Yosemite

Q: When is the best time to visit Yosemite?

The best time to visit Yosemite is April, May, June, July, August and September based on the following average weather conditions. 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 April, May, June, July, August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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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.

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.

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.