Best Time to Visit Yosemite National Park for Hiking – June Scores 87/100

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87/100

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June, July, August

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January, February, March, April, November, December

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-1°C – 16°C

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Yosemite National Park

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	29Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	7°	168	7.9	66%	wet
February	30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	7°	144	7.8	66%	shoulder
March	35Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	9°	108	7.5	61%	shoulder
April	43Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	11°	61	5.2	44%	shoulder
May	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	17°	40	5.3	33%	dry
June	87Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	22°	21	3.9	25%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	27°	12	2.8	21%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	26°	9	2.1	24%	dry
September	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	12°	22°	12	2.9	28%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	7°	17°	49	4.3	39%	dry
November	40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	10°	80	4.8	55%	shoulder
December	31Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	7°	159	7.2	64%	wet