Yosemite · May
Yosemite in May
May is the busiest time to visit Yosemite — busier than April, quieter than June.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 85% 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 May visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
May weather
- Avg high
- 73°F
- Avg low
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 1.4"
- Sunrise
- 4:47 AM
- Sunset
- 7:01 PM
- Daylight
- 14.2h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Yosemite Valley
What's open
Yosemite in May: 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 May
FAQ
Yosemite in May
How busy is Yosemite in May?
May rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Yosemite National Park — about 85% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 444,749.
What is the weather like at Yosemite in May?
In May, Yosemite averages a high of 73°F and a low of 43°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.