Yosemite National Park in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yosemite National Park in october 2025
The weather in Yosemite National Park in october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 405.5cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
78% of time
11%
8%
2%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
79% of time
9%
5%
4%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
75% of time
10%
9%
3%
Weather at 3am
36°F
77%
11%
9%
2%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yosemite National Park in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yosemite National Park in october.
The climate of Yosemite National Park in october is very bad
In october in Yosemite National Park, the climate is rather dry (with 3in of rainfall over 3 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in september there is an average of 1in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is rather fresh in that area the month of october, but it is tolerable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Yosemite National Park is 49°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Yosemite National Park in the month of october with a maximum record of 76°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 16% of time.
In october in Yosemite National Park, the days on average last 11:13. The sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 17:20.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go there in United States.
Yosemite National Park: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Yosemite National Park forward, the month of november has a better weather forecast than october. more information
October: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in october, there are destinations with better weather than Yosemite National Park:
In october, Los Angeles , San Francisco, Palm Springs, San Diego, Angeles National Forest and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Crescent City, Eureka, Gualala and Half Moon Bay have good weather.
Finally, Inyo National Forest, Klamath National Forest, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Modoc National Forest, Sierra National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest have a tolerable climate, but better than Yosemite National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yosemite National Park in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.7in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 405.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 51% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.55km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 15% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:07 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:13 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Yosemite National Park in october 2024:
49°F to 74°F
50°F to 76°F
49°F to 72°F
49°F to 68°F
47°F to 68°F
47°F to 68°F
49°F to 68°F
47°F to 65°F
45°F to 67°F
43°F to 63°F
41°F to 63°F
36°F to 59°F
38°F to 61°F
38°F to 61°F
41°F to 65°F
38°F to 56°F
32°F to 47°F
20°F to 38°F
27°F to 52°F
32°F to 58°F
32°F to 58°F
36°F to 63°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 61°F
41°F to 65°F
40°F to 67°F
40°F to 58°F
32°F to 36°F
25°F to 34°F
18°F to 43°F
25°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in California in october
Cities near Yosemite National Park:
| Mono Lake in october | very bad weather |
| Mammoth Lakes in october | very bad weather |
| Stanislaus National Forest in october | tolerable weather |
| Sierra National Forest in october | tolerable weather |
| Inyo National Forest in october | tolerable weather |
| Big Pine in october | tolerable weather |
| Kings Canyon National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Lake Tahoe in october | very bad weather |
| Stockton in october | perfect weather |
| Visalia in october | perfect weather |
| Sequoia National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Sacramento in october | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Yosemite National Park
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Yosemite National Park in october:
Weather data for Yosemite National Park for october 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.