Yosemite · April
Yosemite in April
April is a busy time to visit Yosemite — busier than March, quieter than May.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
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
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
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.