Yosemite National Park
United States UNESCO World Heritage Site
Yosemite National Park is a national park in the United States and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Sierra Nevada, it covers an area of 3,027 km² and is one of the 120 sights listed for the country on this website.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when daily highs reach 25 °C or 26 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with about 2 rainy days per month. In contrast, winter months like January and February have highs of 6 °C and lows of -3 °C, accompanied by significant rainfall of up to 193 mm. Visitors can reach the park via Mammoth Yosemite Airport, which is 62 km away, or Fresno Yosemite International Airport, located 109 km from the site. The park is approximately 3,676 km from Washington, D.C.
While exploring the park, visitors can see El Capitan, which is located about 9 km away. In 2024, the park had about 4.1 million visitors. For more information, you can visit the official National Park Service website at https://nps.gov/yose.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is January, with about 193 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | -2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | -1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 193 | 176 | 152 | 74 | 44 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 64 | 121 | 169 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
