Weather on October 2 at Yosemite
Yosemite National Park
Based on 42 years of data from Mariposa, CA
Elevation Note: Yosemite sits at 4,000 ft. Expect temperatures 14°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Mariposa, CA at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
October 2nd in Yosemite National Park (via Mariposa, CA) typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 54°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 42 years of records, the warmest October 2nd was in 2024 (89°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (54°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 5% of October 2nd dates historically, with the wettest October 2nd recording 1.55" of rain. The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 2nd in Yosemite? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77°F | 56°F | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 101°F | 78°F | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 71°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 82°F | 57°F | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 85°F | 56°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 93°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 75°F | 41°F | -- | -- |
| 2018 | 82°F | 61°F | -- | -- |
| 2017 | 71°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 2016 | 67°F | 43°F | -- | -- |
| 2015 | 78°F | 50°F | -- | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
| 2013 | 77°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 2012 | 96°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 2011 | 80°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
| 2010 | 90°F | 64°F | -- | -- |
| 2009 | 80°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 2007 | 81°F | 48°F | -- | -- |
| 2006 | 62°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
| 2005 | 73°F | 51°F | -- | -- |
| 2004 | 85°F | 52°F | -- | -- |
| 2003 | 82°F | 52°F | -- | -- |
| 2002 | 70°F | 43°F | -- | -- |
| 2001 | 97°F | 62°F | -- | -- |
| 2000 | 90°F | 58°F | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 86°F | 57°F | -- | -- |
| 1998 | 72°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 1997 | 73°F | 52°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 80°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 1995 | 88°F | 53°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 84°F | 59°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 88°F | 64°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 70°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 1991 | 92°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 77°F | 50°F | -- | -- |
| 1976 | 71°F | 55°F | 1.55" | 0" |
| 1975 | 88°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 97°F | 60°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 1973 | 83°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 77°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 70°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |