Yosemite National Park in October
In October, Yosemite National Park averages a high of 71°F and a low of 41°F, with 1.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 466,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 11 hours 09 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 71° / 41°F
- Precipitation
- 1.6in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 11h 9m
- Visitors
- 466,000
- Crowds
- Busy
October 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 October high of 57°F and a low of 26°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 October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 59° / 31° | Moderate | Mild |
| Sequoia National Park | 59° / 31° | Busy | Mild |
| Pinnacles National Park | 83° / 43° | Moderate | Hot |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | 70° / 54° | Busy | Mild |
| Death Valley National Park | 93° / 64° | Busy | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yosemite National Park on nps.gov
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