Yosemite · February
Yosemite in February
February is a good time to visit Yosemite — about as busy as January, quieter than March.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 35% 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 February visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
February weather
- Avg high
- 55°F
- Avg low
- 30°F
- Precipitation
- 6.1"
- Sunrise
- 6:47 AM
- Sunset
- 5:37 PM
- Daylight
- 10.8h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Yosemite Valley
What's open
Yosemite in February: 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 February
FAQ
Yosemite in February
How busy is Yosemite in February?
February rates 4/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Yosemite National Park — about 35% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 181,943.
What is the weather like at Yosemite in February?
In February, Yosemite averages a high of 55°F and a low of 30°F, with about 6.1 inches of precipitation.