Yosemite National Park in March
In March, Yosemite National Park averages a high of 57°F and a low of 34°F, with 5.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 109,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 11 hours 50 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 57° / 34°F
- Precipitation
- 5.5in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 11h 50m
- Visitors
- 109,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
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 March high of 42°F and a low of 15°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 March
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 45° / 22° | Quiet | Cool |
| Sequoia National Park | 45° / 22° | Quiet | Cool |
| Pinnacles National Park | 68° / 38° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | 62° / 49° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Death Valley National Park | 83° / 57° | Very busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yosemite National Park on nps.gov
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