Yosemite National Park in April
In April, Yosemite National Park averages a high of 63°F and a low of 38°F, with 3.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 246,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 13 hours 07 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 63° / 38°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 7m
- Visitors
- 246,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy) and October (busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Tuolumne Meadows RS, CA at 8,694 ft averages a April high of 45°F and a low of 22°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Yosemite Park HQ, CA, 6.8 miles from the park's center, 4,018 ft. Second station higher up: Tuolumne Meadows RS, CA, 8,694 ft, 11.1 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in April
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 50° / 26° | Quiet | Cool |
| Sequoia National Park | 50° / 26° | Moderate | Cool |
| Pinnacles National Park | 72° / 39° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | 63° / 50° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Death Valley National Park | 91° / 65° | Very busy | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yosemite National Park on nps.gov
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