Yosemite National Park weather in May
May in Yosemite National Park: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Yosemite National Park · #387 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Yosemite National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 cm / 9.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yosemite National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Yosemite National Park?
- May in Yosemite National Park: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Yosemite National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Yosemite National Park in May?
- In May, Yosemite National Park averages a daily high of 9.8°C and a low of -0.9°C, with about 65.4 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yosemite National Park in May?
- Yosemite National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in May.
- Does it snow in Yosemite National Park in May?
- Yosemite National Park sees roughly 23.3 cm of snowfall in May.