When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours a day year round, although access at the Hetch Hetchy entrance station is only during daylight hours. Entrance reservations may be required at peak times so check the National Park Service website for the latest information and timings.
It should also be noted that some of Yosemite’s roads are closed due to snow from around November through May or June.
Summertime from early June through August is peak season in Yosemite and by far the most popular time to visit. You can expect constant crowds and parking areas to fill up quickly especially in Yosemite Valley.
Arrive at Yosemite before mid-morning to avoid delays at entrance stations and popular areas like Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point.
Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May and April, May and June are the best times to see the park’s waterfalls.
Average summer temperatures peak at around 87°F in Yosemite Valley and 68°F in Tuolumne Meadows. If you want to hike or backpack in Tuolumne Meadows, July and August are the best times to visit.
If you visit Yosemite either side of the peak summer months of June, July and August you’ll avoid the worst of the crowds. Average spring temperatures peak at around 70°F in Yosemite Valley and 50°F in Tuolumne Meadows. Fall is also a great time to visit but expect cool nighttime temperatures and snow as early as October.
Always check for the latest conditions on the National Parks Service website or at the park visitors centre before starting your visit.
It should also be noted that some of Yosemite’s roads are closed due to snow from around November through May or June.
Summertime from early June through August is peak season in Yosemite and by far the most popular time to visit. You can expect constant crowds and parking areas to fill up quickly especially in Yosemite Valley.
Arrive at Yosemite before mid-morning to avoid delays at entrance stations and popular areas like Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point.
Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May and April, May and June are the best times to see the park’s waterfalls.
Average summer temperatures peak at around 87°F in Yosemite Valley and 68°F in Tuolumne Meadows. If you want to hike or backpack in Tuolumne Meadows, July and August are the best times to visit.
If you visit Yosemite either side of the peak summer months of June, July and August you’ll avoid the worst of the crowds. Average spring temperatures peak at around 70°F in Yosemite Valley and 50°F in Tuolumne Meadows. Fall is also a great time to visit but expect cool nighttime temperatures and snow as early as October.
Always check for the latest conditions on the National Parks Service website or at the park visitors centre before starting your visit.
Field Notes & Mooseful Information
Yosemite Adventure
CALIFORNIA | USA
DURATION
6 days / 5 nights HIGHLIGHTS • Hike the Mariposa Grove among giant Sequoias • Hike Hetch Hetchy • Swim in the Tuolumne River • Hike Yosemite Valley • Try rock climbing • Watch sunset from Glacier Point • Taft Point and Sentinel Dome Hike INCLUSIONS • Professional guides • Accommodation throughout your trip • Most meals • Activities mentioned in the itinerary • Any necessary equipment - all safe and well-maintained • All transportation from trip start to end • All gratuities for hotels, restaurants, and activities • Park and other entry fees |
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate TRIP START (ARRIVAL) Fresno, CA TRIP END (RETURN) Fresno, CA GUIDE PRICE From £3,749 / USD$4,499 per adult From £3,399 / USD$4,099 per child DEPARTURE DATES Adult only Sunday, May 14, 2023 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Sunday, May 28, 2023 Sunday, May 19, 2024 Sunday, May 26, 2024 Sunday, June 2, 2024 Family adventure Sunday, June 11, 2023 Sunday, June 18, 2023 Sunday, June 25, 2023 Sunday, July 2, 2023 Sunday, June 9, 2024 Sunday, June 16, 2024 
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