Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Yosemite National Park with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Yosemite National Park in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Yosemite National Park with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Yosemite National Park will be around 30°C, with nights close to 9°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in August
According to weather history, there is only 8,5 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 8% in August.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Yosemite National Park. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Yosemite National Park in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
8,5 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Yosemite National Park?
August is a great month to be in Yosemite National Park for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Yosemite National Park in August
With 41°C, Yosemite National Park hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Yosemite National Park
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Yosemite National Park, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Yosemite National Park
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Yosemite National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Yosemite National Park.
Daily UV Index in August in Yosemite National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Yosemite National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Yosemite National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Yosemite National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Yosemite National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Yosemite National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Yosemite National Park
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Yosemite National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Yosemite National Park by Month
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