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Yosemite National Park in May

One of the best months — score 98 of 100

Typical May days in Yosemite National Park reach about 70°F with nights near 44°F.

What to pack for Yosemite National Park in May

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• Layers — afternoons run about 26° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 6 days see rain in a typical May.

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May vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Yosemite National Park

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.