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Yosemite in July

July is the busiest time to visit Yosemite — about as busy as June, about as busy as August.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

10/10
Peak

The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.

About 100% 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 July visits vs. the year

July (typical)590,393
Peak — July590,393
Quietest — March109,288

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

July weather

Avg high
89°F
Avg low
57°F
Precipitation
0.3"
Sunrise
4:48 AM
Sunset
7:19 PM
Daylight
14.5h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, YOSEMITE PARK HQ, CA US

This week

7-day forecast for Yosemite

DayConditionsHighLowPrecip chance
Fri 10Clear70°F50°F0%
Sat 11Overcast73°F57°F0%
Sun 12Light drizzle74°F53°F3%
Mon 13Light drizzle69°F50°F44%
Tue 14Light drizzle69°F47°F40%
Wed 15Clear75°F51°F6%
Thu 16Clear77°F50°F16%

Forecast data by Open-Meteo

Source: Open-Meteo

What's open

Yosemite in July: 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

JanFebMarAprMayJun10JulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in July

FAQ

Yosemite in July

How busy is Yosemite in July?

July rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Yosemite National Park — about 100% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 590,393.

What is the weather like at Yosemite in July?

In July, Yosemite averages a high of 89°F and a low of 57°F, with about 0.3 inches of precipitation.