The climate in Yosemite National Park during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Yosemite National Park and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 15.5°C 59.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | -0°C 31.9°F |
Average temperature | 7.7°C 45.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 46 mm 1.8 ins |
Rainy days | 4 days |
Sea temperature | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
Humidity | 55% |
Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Yosemite National Park with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Yosemite National Park in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
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Driest month: | August | 15mm 0.6ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 12.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
Wettest month: | January | 158mm 6.2ins |