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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

4/10
Moderate

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

February (typical)181,943
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

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

Jan4FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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.