Best Time-of-Year
The best month at El Capitan (Yosemite) is May, when temperatures average 2–12 °C (35–54 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 45%. Expect cool days, with around 23 excellent days in a typical May. May, June, and July are the most reliable months, with milder temperatures.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings cold days, with around 7 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings cold days, with around 8 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings cold days, with around 11 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
A typical April brings cool days, with around 17 excellent days.
May
May is the year's best month for climbing — expect cool days, with around 23 excellent days.
June
June is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
July
July is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 31 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings dry, mild days, with around 29 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings dry, mild days, with around 26 excellent days.
October
A typical October brings dry, cool days, with around 25 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings cool days, with around 16 excellent days.
December
A typical December brings cold days, with around 11 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 11 | 13 | −5 to 4 °C 23–38 °F | 8 | 54% |
| February | 8 | 7 | 13 | −5 to 3 °C 22–38 °F | 9 | 57% |
| March | 11 | 5 | 15 | −4 to 5 °C 25–41 °F | 11 | 57% |
| April | 17 | 4 | 9 | −2 to 8 °C 28–46 °F | 8 | 52% |
| May | 23 | 3 | 5 | 2–12 °C 35–54 °F | 7 | 45% |
| June | 28 | 1 | 1 | 7–18 °C 44–65 °F | 4 | 38% |
| July | 31 | 0 | 0 | 10–22 °C 51–72 °F | 1 | 31% |
| August | 29 | 2 | 0 | 10–21 °C 50–71 °F | 4 | 31% |
| September | 26 | 2 | 2 | 7–18 °C 45–65 °F | 5 | 37% |
| October | 25 | 3 | 3 | 2–14 °C 36–56 °F | 4 | 37% |
| November | 16 | 6 | 8 | −2 to 7 °C 28–45 °F | 7 | 47% |
| December | 11 | 5 | 15 | −4 to 5 °C 25–40 °F | 10 | 56% |