Yosemite National Park in May
In May, Yosemite National Park averages a high of 71°F and a low of 45°F, with 1.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 396,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 14 hours 11 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 71° / 45°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 14h 11m
- Visitors
- 396,000
- Crowds
- Busy
May is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with busy crowds.
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Tuolumne Meadows RS, CA at 8,694 ft averages a May high of 54°F and a low of 27°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Yosemite Park HQ, CA, 6.8 miles from the park's center, 4,018 ft. Second station higher up: Tuolumne Meadows RS, CA, 8,694 ft, 11.1 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 58° / 33° | Busy | Mild |
| Sequoia National Park | 58° / 33° | Busy | Mild |
| Pinnacles National Park | 80° / 43° | Very busy | Mild |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | 64° / 51° | Busy | Mild |
| Death Valley National Park | 101° / 75° | Busy | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yosemite National Park on nps.gov
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