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Yosemite in March

March is one of the best times to visit Yosemite — about as busy as February, quieter than April.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

2/10
Quiet

Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.

About 19% 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 March visits vs. the year

March (typical)109,288
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

March weather

Avg high
57°F
Avg low
34°F
Precipitation
5.5"
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Daylight
12h

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

What's open

Yosemite in March: 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

JanFeb2MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in March

FAQ

Yosemite in March

How busy is Yosemite in March?

March rates 2/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Yosemite National Park — about 19% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 109,288.

What is the weather like at Yosemite in March?

In March, Yosemite averages a high of 57°F and a low of 34°F, with about 5.5 inches of precipitation.