Yosemite National Park in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yosemite National Park in may 2025
The weather in Yosemite National Park in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 782.3cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
17%
11%
7%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
14%
13%
10%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
24%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
34°F
60%
17%
11%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yosemite National Park in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yosemite National Park in may.
The climate of Yosemite National Park in may is bad
the weather in Yosemite National Park in may is relatively dry (with 4.2in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 5.7in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in that area may, but it is liveable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 54°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Yosemite National Park is 49°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Yosemite National Park in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 13% of the month.
In may in Yosemite National Park, the days on average last 14:14. The sun rises at 04:48 and sets at 19:02.
Yosemite National Park: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Yosemite National Park. more information
May: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in may, there are destinations with better weather than Yosemite National Park:
In may, Los Angeles , Palm Springs, San Diego, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Chico have perfect weather.
Furthermore, San Francisco, Big Sur, Cambria, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Channel Islands National Park and Crescent City have good weather.
Finally, Lake Tahoe, Lassen National Forest, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, Mammoth Lakes and Mono Lake have a tolerable climate, but better than Yosemite National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yosemite National Park in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 782.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 64% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.02km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:02 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:14 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Yosemite National Park in may 2024:
32°F to 54°F
34°F to 56°F
36°F to 58°F
36°F to 43°F
14°F to 32°F
22°F to 45°F
27°F to 49°F
29°F to 49°F
31°F to 50°F
36°F to 54°F
38°F to 58°F
41°F to 65°F
43°F to 61°F
43°F to 61°F
45°F to 65°F
45°F to 67°F
43°F to 68°F
47°F to 63°F
38°F to 59°F
36°F to 54°F
34°F to 58°F
40°F to 59°F
40°F to 59°F
40°F to 52°F
34°F to 59°F
40°F to 65°F
47°F to 65°F
45°F to 67°F
43°F to 67°F
45°F to 68°F
47°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in California in may
Cities near Yosemite National Park:
| Mono Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Mammoth Lakes in may | tolerable weather |
| Stanislaus National Forest in may | good weather |
| Sierra National Forest in may | tolerable weather |
| Inyo National Forest in may | good weather |
| Big Pine in may | good weather |
| Kings Canyon National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Tahoe in may | tolerable weather |
| Stockton in may | perfect weather |
| Visalia in may | perfect weather |
| Sequoia National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Sacramento in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Yosemite National Park in may:
Weather data for Yosemite National Park for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yosemite National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yosemite National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Yosemite National Park.