Yosemite Valley Weather in October

What's the weather like in Yosemite Valley (California) in October 2025?

The climate in Yosemite Valley during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Yosemite Valley and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Yosemite Valley weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Nightly temperature 0.9°C 33.6°F
Average temperature 8.8°C 47.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 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 Valley 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley average temperature in October

October rainfall

Yosemite Valley average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Yosemite Valley average rain in October

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 Valley in October 2025.

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Yosemite Valley weather stats

Yosemite Valley weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.9°C 78.6°F
Driest month: August 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 13.1hrs
Coldest month: December 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: January 158mm 6.2ins
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