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Average weather for Yosemite National Park in October

It's pleasantly warm in October in Yosemite National Park with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 2°C.

Daily Temperature in October in Yosemite National Park

Start of October

The month of October starts in Yosemite National Park with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 1°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 21°C, with nights around 0°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Yosemite National Park is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

In October, there is an average of 23 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,3 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Yosemite National Park in October

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Temperature Average temperature
20°C 21°C
Sun Max. temperature
23°C 26°C
Sun Min. temperature
17°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
23 mm 119 mm
Rain Rainy days
3 days 13 days
Snow Total snowfall
2,3 cm 0 cm
Snow Snowy days
1 day 0 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Is October a good time to visit Yosemite National Park?

Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in Yosemite National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2022, Yosemite National Park reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 10°C.

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Daily Temperature in October in Yosemite National Park

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in October for Yosemite National Park, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in October in Yosemite National Park

Weather experiences in October in Yosemite National Park

ExcellentStarStarStarStarStar

We were there at the end of October. It was cold, and sunny.... more

Nelleke Broer

GoodStarStarStarStar

The evenings were cool - you definitely need a coat. Allow f... more

Dirk

Daily Precipitation in October in Yosemite National Park

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Yosemite National Park, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect about 3 days of precipitation in Yosemite National Park.

Daily Precipitation in October in Yosemite National Park

Daily Snowfall in October in Yosemite National Park

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Yosemite National Park, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.

Daily Snowfall in October in Yosemite National Park

Daily UV index in October in Yosemite National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.

Daily UV Index in October in Yosemite National Park

Temperature in October in Yosemite National Park over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in October in Yosemite National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in October in Yosemite National Park Over the Years

Total precipitation in October in Yosemite National Park over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Yosemite National Park, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in October in Yosemite National Park over the years

Snowfall in October in Yosemite National Park per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Yosemite National Park, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in October in Yosemite National Park over the past years

Daily weather in October for Yosemite National Park

Click on any day in October 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.

Weather experiences in October in Yosemite National Park

The weather in October in Yosemite National Park is rated an average of 4,5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors. Have you been to Yosemite National Park? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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Weather experience:Excellent StarStarStarStarStar

We were there at the end of October. It was cold, and sunny. Approximately 10 to 16 degrees. The mornings, evenings and nights very cold (temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius. It also gets dark early in the evening. Perfect temperatures for doing anything.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Good StarStarStarStar

The evenings were cool - you definitely need a coat. Allow for the occasional rain shower.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Yosemite National Park by month

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