Yosemite National Park weather in October
October in Yosemite National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Yosemite National Park · #211 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Yosemite National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 50% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.6 cm / 5.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yosemite National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Yosemite National Park?
- October in Yosemite National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Yosemite National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Yosemite National Park in October?
- In October, Yosemite National Park averages a daily high of 14.1°C and a low of 1.6°C, with about 40.8 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yosemite National Park in October?
- Yosemite National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in October.
- Does it snow in Yosemite National Park in October?
- Yosemite National Park sees roughly 13.6 cm of snowfall in October.