Yosemite · March
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
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
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
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.