Yosemite National Park in August
In August, Yosemite National Park averages a high of 89°F and a low of 57°F, with 0.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 578,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 37 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 89° / 57°F
- Precipitation
- 0.2in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 37m
- Visitors
- 578,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
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 August high of 70°F and a low of 37°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 August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 76° / 44° | Very busy | Mild |
| Sequoia National Park | 76° / 44° | Very busy | Mild |
| Pinnacles National Park | 96° / 50° | Moderate | Very hot |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | 68° / 56° | Very busy | Mild |
| Death Valley National Park | 116° / 89° | Busy | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yosemite National Park on nps.gov
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