Yosemite · August
Yosemite in August
August is the busiest time to visit Yosemite — about as busy as July, busier than September.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 96% 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 August visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
August weather
- Avg high
- 90°F
- Avg low
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 0.3"
- Sunrise
- 5:13 AM
- Sunset
- 6:50 PM
- Daylight
- 13.6h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Yosemite Valley
What's open
Yosemite in August: 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 August
FAQ
Yosemite in August
How busy is Yosemite in August?
August rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Yosemite National Park — about 96% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 505,397.
What is the weather like at Yosemite in August?
In August, Yosemite averages a high of 90°F and a low of 54°F, with about 0.3 inches of precipitation.