Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Tuolumne Meadows is May, when temperatures average −1 to 10 °C (31–50 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 44%. Expect cool days, with around 23 excellent days in a typical May. June, July, and August are the most reliable months, with milder temperatures.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings cold days, with around 3 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings cold days, with around 3 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings cold days, with around 8 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
A typical April brings cold days, with around 14 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
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 27 excellent days.
July
July is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 31 excellent days.
August
August is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings dry, mild days, with around 25 excellent days.
October
A typical October brings dry, cool days, with around 23 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings cold days, with around 11 excellent days.
December
A typical December brings cold days, with around 7 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 | 3 | 11 | 17 | −8 to 1 °C 18–34 °F | 8 | 53% |
| February | 3 | 9 | 16 | −8 to 1 °C 17–33 °F | 10 | 56% |
| March | 8 | 6 | 17 | −7 to 2 °C 20–36 °F | 11 | 56% |
| April | 14 | 6 | 10 | −5 to 5 °C 23–41 °F | 7 | 50% |
| May | 23 | 3 | 5 | −1 to 10 °C 31–50 °F | 7 | 44% |
| June | 27 | 2 | 1 | 4–16 °C 40–60 °F | 6 | 37% |
| July | 31 | 0 | 0 | 8–20 °C 46–68 °F | 2 | 31% |
| August | 28 | 2 | 1 | 7–19 °C 45–67 °F | 5 | 32% |
| September | 25 | 3 | 2 | 5–16 °C 41–61 °F | 5 | 36% |
| October | 23 | 4 | 4 | 0–11 °C 32–52 °F | 4 | 37% |
| November | 11 | 10 | 9 | −4 to 5 °C 24–41 °F | 7 | 47% |
| December | 7 | 8 | 16 | −6 to 2 °C 21–36 °F | 10 | 56% |