What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park vs Yosemite National Park in August?

In August, Death Valley National Park averages 33°C high / 21°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 22 mm.

Death Valley National Park vs Yosemite National Park in August

Yosemite National Park is the better pick in August — 95 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yosemite National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while Death Valley National Park is hot, dry, clean air.

Death Valley National Park vs Yosemite National Park — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Death Valley National Park	🇺🇸 Yosemite National Park
Comfort score	65/100 (C)	95/100 (S)
Feels-like high	31°C	21°C
Avg high / low	33° / 21°	23° / 10°
Rainfall	9 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	1	5
Humidity	18%	44%
Air quality (AQI)	50	44

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Death Valley National Park vs Yosemite National Park in August — FAQ

Is August better in Death Valley National Park or Yosemite National Park?: Yosemite National Park is the better pick in August — 95 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yosemite National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while Death Valley National Park is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park vs Yosemite National Park in August?: In August, Death Valley National Park averages 33°C high / 21°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 22 mm.