The weather in October in Yosemite National Park

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.

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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 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.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 23 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 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.

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.

October weather comparison

  Yosemite National Park New York
Average temperature 20°C 21°C
Max. temperature 23°C 26°C
Min. temperature -4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 23 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 5 days 13 days
Total snowfall 2,3 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

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.

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.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October 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 October in Yosemite National Park

Temperature in October in Yosemite National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Yosemite National Park

Total precipitation in October in Yosemite National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Yosemite National Park

Snowfall in October in Yosemite National Park per year

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.

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

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.