Yosemite National Park in July
Crowds and weather in July · NPS visitor counts 2022–2025 · NOAA 1991–2020 averages
July at a glance
Crowds: Peak — about 19,567 visitors a day, 100% of the July peak. July is the 12th quietest month of 12.
Weather: average high 89°F (32°C), low 57°F (14°C); 0.3 in (7 mm) of precipitation on about 1 days.
Verdict: × Hot.
Similar weather with fewer people: September (90% of peak, high 83°F).
July visitors, year by year
| July | Recreation visits | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 396,833 | 12,801 |
| 2023 | 580,357 | 18,721 |
| 2024 | 574,270 | 18,525 |
| 2025 | 616,551 | 19,889 |
“Unusually low” marks a year when July's share of the annual total was less than half the other years' — usually a closure (storms, fire, a government shutdown) or a counting gap. The typical figure above uses the median share of 2022–2025, scaled to 2025's total.
July compared with the months around it
| Month | Crowds · visitors/day | High / low · precip. |
|---|---|---|
| June | Peak97% of peak · 18,886/day | 80° / 51°F0.5 in · 1 wet days |
| July | Peak100% of peak · 19,567/day | 89° / 57°F0.3 in · 1 wet days |
| August | Peak99% of peak · 19,344/day | 89° / 57°F0.2 in · 0 wet days |
Months with few visitors can mean seasonal closures of roads, shuttles or campgrounds. Check current conditions on the official Yosemite National Park website before you go.
Sources. Visitor counts: National Park Service, Visitor Use Statistics (recreation visits, final figures through 2025; typical months use 2022–2025). Weather: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station YOSEMITE PARK HQ, USC00049855, 4,019 ft / 1,225 m). Both are U.S. Government works in the public domain. How we calculate.
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