The weather in August in Yosemite National Park

It's hot in August in Yosemite National Park with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

August is a good month to be in Yosemite National Park for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Yosemite National Park, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 41°C in 2019, Yosemite National Park reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 8,5 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Yosemite National Park

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Yosemite National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Yosemite National Park New York
Average temperature 30°C 30°C
Max. temperature 32°C 31°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 8,5 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 2 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Yosemite National Park with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 31°C, with nights around 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Yosemite National Park is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Yosemite National Park, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Yosemite National Park

Temperature in August in Yosemite National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Yosemite National Park, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Yosemite National Park

Total precipitation in August in Yosemite National Park over the years

Daily UV index in August in Yosemite National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Yosemite National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Yosemite National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yosemite National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.