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Yosemite in April

April is a busy time to visit Yosemite — busier than March, quieter than May.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

7/10
Busy

Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.

About 65% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical April visits vs. the year

April (typical)343,670
Peak — July525,613
Quietest — January161,727

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

April weather

Avg high
65°F
Avg low
37°F
Precipitation
3.0"
Sunrise
5:22 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Daylight
13.2h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Yosemite Valley

What's open

Yosemite in April: access

Open 24 hours; Tioga and Glacier Point roads close in winter; peak-season reservations

No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

  • Information

    Yosemite Traffic Updates

    When the park is very busy, you can get updates on current traffic conditions in Yosemite by texting ynptraffic to 333111.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Yosemite crowds across the year

JanFebMar7AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in April

FAQ

Yosemite in April

How busy is Yosemite in April?

April rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Yosemite National Park — about 65% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 343,670.

What is the weather like at Yosemite in April?

In April, Yosemite averages a high of 65°F and a low of 37°F, with about 3.0 inches of precipitation.