Yosemite · March
Yosemite in March
March is a good time to visit Yosemite — busier than February, quieter than April.
Expect moderate crowds (5/10), highs near 59°F, about 12 hours of daylight, and 1 seasonal closure in effect.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 46% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 17, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical March visits vs. the year
March draws about 6% 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
March weather
- Avg high
- 59°F
- Avg low
- 33°F
- Precipitation
- 5.2"
- Sunrise
- 6:08 AM
- Sunset
- 6:05 PM
- Daylight
- 12h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Yosemite Valley
What's open
Yosemite in March: access
Open 24 hours; Tioga and Glacier Point roads close in winter; peak-season reservations
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Information
No overnight parking on Tioga & Glacier Point Roads
Overnight parking is not allowed on Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road, including all parking lots reachable from these roads.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
No additional active alerts or warnings reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Yosemite crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in March
FAQ
Yosemite in March
How busy is Yosemite in March?
March rates 5/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Yosemite National Park — about 46% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 242,590.
What is the weather like at Yosemite in March?
In March, Yosemite averages a high of 59°F and a low of 33°F, with about 5.2 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Yosemite?
Entrance to Yosemite costs $35 ($35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days).
When is Yosemite least crowded?
Yosemite is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Yosemite get in March?
In mid-March, Yosemite gets about 12 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:08 AM and sunset around 6:05 PM.