Yosemite National Park Weather Forecast
Yosemite National Park weather: 47°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Yosemite National Park is a national park in California. Yosemite National Park is a US national park known for El Capitan, Half Dome and waterfalls.
Right now it is 47°F (8°C) in Yosemite National Park with clear. It feels like 40°F. Today runs from 42°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Yosemite National Park is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. February, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 14°F.
The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 156 mi away. Nearby highlights include Half Dome, Emerald Bay State Park, Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 61°F is in line with the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Yosemite National Park today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Yosemite National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:12 AM, Sep 21 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Yosemite National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌧️ Rain | 61° / 42° | 27% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 41° | 3% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 45° | 3% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 43° | 0% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 41° | 1% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 40° | 1% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 40° | 2% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 40° | 2% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 47° | 8% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 53° / 48° | 13% · 2,9 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 49° | 7% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 48° | 11% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 60° / 41° | 10% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 40° | 6% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 41° | 16% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 11% | -- | — |
Climate in Yosemite National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 15° | 3,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 35° | 14° | 9,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 18° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 41° | 20° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 52° | 28° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 65° | 40° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 71° | 46° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 70° | 46° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 61° | 39° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 54° | 31° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 42° | 21° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 40° | 20° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Yosemite National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Yosemite National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by mountain in Yosemite National Park
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 37.8651, -119.5383. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Yosemite National Park right now?
It is currently 47°F (8°C) with clear. Humidity is 36% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Yosemite National Park, which has a subarctic climate. February, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Yosemite National Park in?
Yosemite National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:12 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Yosemite National Park?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 156 mi away, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 271 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 278 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Yosemite National Park?
Popular options include Half Dome, Emerald Bay State Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Mount Whitney and Pinnacles National Park.
What places are in Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite National Park covers 1 places in this atlas, including Half Dome.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 21, 2026 at 1:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
