Yosemite National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
CAPacific West4,000 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedMay - October
Waterfalls peak in May; summer offers full access to high country.
AvoidWinter months for high-elevation parks (road closures)
Tip: Tioga Road (to Tuolumne Meadows) typically opens late May to early June.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Mariposa, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 93°F / Low: 64°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 55°F / Low: 36°F
Jan
56°/ 36°
Feb
57°/ 36°
Mar
61°/ 39°
Apr
66°/ 42°
May
75°/ 48°
Jun
85°/ 56°
Jul
93°/ 64°
Aug
92°/ 62°
Sep
87°/ 58°
Oct
75°/ 49°
Nov
63°/ 41°
Dec
55°/ 36°
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Mariposa, CA. Expect ~14°F cooler at elevation.
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Official NPS Websitenps.gov/yose
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