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Yosemite · August
August is the busiest time to visit Yosemite — about as busy as July, busier than September.
Expect peak crowds (10/10), highs near 90°F, and about 13.6 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
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
August draws about 13% of Yosemite’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Yosemite Valley
This week
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 27 | Drizzle | 67°F | 51°F | 20% |
| Fri 28 | Rain | 54°F | 46°F | 77% |
| Sat 29 | Light drizzle | 65°F | 43°F | 25% |
| Sun 30 | Clear | 66°F | 42°F | 1% |
| Mon 31 | Clear | 66°F | 40°F | 1% |
| Tue 1 | Clear | 62°F | 37°F | 9% |
| Wed 2 | Mostly clear | 61°F | 37°F | 17% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
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
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
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FAQ
August rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Yosemite National Park — about 96% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 505,397.
In August, Yosemite averages a high of 90°F and a low of 54°F, with about 0.3 inches of precipitation.
Entrance to Yosemite costs $35 ($35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days).
Yosemite is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
In mid-August, Yosemite gets about 13.6 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 5:13 AM and sunset around 6:50 PM.