Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Granite walls a thousand metres high with waterfalls pouring straight off the top, giant sequoias older than most countries, and a valley floor so flat it feels designed for looking up.
The best time to visit Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (85°F). Local time there is 11:03 (UTC-7).
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The year at a glance
June · high 35°C · rain 1mm · 14.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Fresno, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C58°F | 73mm2.9in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| February | 16°C61°F | 57mm2.2in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| March | 18°C65°F | 73mm2.9in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 25°C76°F | 18mm0.7in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| May | 29°C84°F | 18mm0.7in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| June | 35°C95°F | 1mm0.0in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 40°C103°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 39°C102°F | 5mm0.2in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 35°C94°F | 2mm0.1in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 28°C82°F | 11mm0.4in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| November | 19°C66°F | 23mm0.9in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| December | 14°C57°F | 92mm3.6in | 9.7h9.7h |
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- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada?
The best time to visit Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (85°F).
How warm does Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada get?
Typical daytime highs in Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada are Mar–May 15°C (58°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (85°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (70°F), Dec–Feb 10°C (50°F).
Is Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada expensive?
On the ground, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada is middling.
What sort of trip is Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada good for?
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada?
The wettest month in Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada is December at 92mm (3.6in), the driest July at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 31mm (1.2in).
What plug do I need for Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada?
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
