| Today | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Clear 68°/30° | Clear 66°/34° |  Chance of Rain 61°/32° |  Partly Cloudy 57°/34° | Partly Cloudy 59°/32° | Clear 64°/34° |
Yosemite Park Weather
Knowing the park’s seasonal weather variations will help you plan the perfect Yosemite vacation.
Weather and Road Conditions
For current road conditions, please call 209-372-0200 (press 1 then 1) for the most up-to-date conditions (the information below only reflects planned or long-term closures). Snowstorms do occur in spring and tire chains can still become required at this time of year. Read more about tire chains and check road conditions by calling the phone number above. Read More...
Average Temperature and Precipitation
Average Temperatures & Precipitation for Yosemite Valley (4,000 feet / 1,220 m). We don’t have climate data for other locations in Yosemite. For Yosemite’s higher elevations (e.g., Tuolumne Meadows), subtract about 10 to 20 Fahrenheit degrees (6 to 11 Celsius degrees) from the average temperatures above. Read More...
Top Ten Things to do in Yosemite Park
1. Yosemite Valley Waterfalls
When snow melt from mountain peaks brings icy waters rushing downstream into Yosemite Valley, great waterfalls spring to life. During the peak seasonal flow, which usually happens in May, the thundering of waterfalls can be heard clear across the valley. Read More...
2. Famous Viewpoints
The natural beauty of Yosemite is so incredible that it inspired an entire 19th-century conservation movement, which resulted in the valley’s protection as a national park in 1890. Read More...
3. Walk Among Giant Sequoias
Start by taking the whole family on a joyful nature walk through the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. Read More...
4. Black Bears & Wildlife
With more than 400 kinds of animals and multiple life zones for plant life, Yosemite is a top spot for wildlife watching. Read More...
5. Explore Trails
Whether you want to get out of the car and do a little exploring, or you’re planning a backcountry adventure on foot or horseback, we’ve got just the thing for you and your family. Read More...
6. Go Camping on Your Yosemite Vacation
Nothing beats sleeping under the stars in Yosemite National Park, especially if you’re looking for a little family togetherness Read More...
7. Go Rock Climbing in Yosemite
Stalwarts like the giant wall of El Capitan, the polished promontory of Half Dome, and skyscraping Glacier Point all call to expert climbers, who sometimes bivouac overnight while suspended in mid-air. Read More...
8. Unforgettable Winter
Yosemite is covered in powdery blankets of snow, and the valley becomes a winter wonderland. Read More...
9. Explore History & Culture
Yosemite is the wild, wild West. From its earliest Native American inhabitants, to the mid-19th-century California Gold Rush, and the later arrival of ranchers, loggers, and hoteliers, the land surrounding Yosemite National Park is amazingly rich in historical sites. Read More...
10. Festivals & Ranger-Led Activities
Come to watch waterfalls in spring, go hiking in the Sierra Nevada high country in summer, roast marshmallows over your campfire in fall, and go skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Timing your visit to coincide with one of the region’s many festivals will only enhance your Yosemite vacation. Read More...
