Yosemite Valley, CA weather in April
Expect cool weather with some rain and some snow in Yosemite Valley in April, with highs near 63°F and lows near 38°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 4.3 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.3 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 7:20 pm | 6:03 am / 7:47 pm |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 13.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)16 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry April brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20201992: average high 70°F
- Coolest April2003: average high 55°F
- Wettest April2003: 7.3 in
- Driest April1992: 0.5 in
- Highest reading84°F (April 23, 2012)
- Lowest reading22°F (April 3, 2003)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 63°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 38°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 16 | 19 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +6°F from March and +8°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Fresno, CA70 mi · high 74°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Visalia, CA99 mi · high 73°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Mammoth Lakes, CA34 mi · high 51°F · 7 wet days
How Yosemite Valley ranks in April
- Normal high234th warmest of 378 cities; 56th of 60 in California
- Wet days141st driest of 378
What to pack for Yosemite Valley in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 63°F
- Layers – afternoons near 63°F but nights near 38°F
- Waterproof boots – about 4.3 in of snow in a typical year
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 21; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 13. All frost dates for Yosemite Valley.
Heating and cooling
April has 440 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Yosemite Valley in April?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 22°F (most recently on April 3, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Yosemite Valley in April?
About 7 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (7.3 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Yosemite Valley in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 4.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is April a good time to visit Yosemite Valley?
April ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Yosemite Valley (72 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Yosemite Park Hq (USC00049855), 0.8 mi NW of the city center, 4,018 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hetch Hetchy (USC00043939), 19 mi NW of the city center, 3,870 ft (96 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).