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Yosemite in June

Waterfalls still strong, and the high country usually opens during the month. Crowds build fast after school lets out.

BestWarm, highs near 82F (28C)

Three Brothers above Yosemite Valley — YosemitePhoto: Glenn Scofield Williams, CC BY 2.0

The straight answer

June is one of the best months of the year to visit Yosemite. Waterfalls still strong, and the high country usually opens during the month. Crowds build fast after school lets out.

Weather: Warm, highs near 82F (28C)
Crowds: 5 of 5
Prices: 5 of 5

What June is like in Yosemite

June is warm, with Valley highs near 82F (28C). The waterfalls are still strong, and the high country usually opens during the month as Tioga Road is cleared. Crowds build fast once schools let out, and prices hit their peak. In-park lodging and campgrounds are hard to get without booking far ahead.

It suits families, hikers and anyone who wants both waterfalls and high country in one trip. Crowd-averse travelers should come early in the month or on weekdays. If you want quieter trails with full road access, September is the better choice.

Make the most of June

What is especially good about Yosemite this month.

Waterfalls and high country together

It is the one month when falls are still flowing strongly and Tuolumne Meadows is usually reachable.

Glacier Point views

Once the road opens, Glacier Point gives the best view of Half Dome and the Valley below.

Mariposa Grove

Walk among giant sequoias, using the seasonal shuttle from the welcome plaza.

What to pack for June

Sun protection and a refillable water bottle
A rain layer for waterfall spray
A warm jacket for cool high-country evenings
Sturdy hiking shoes

Our timing tip

Check the park's Tioga Road page before you go, since the opening date varies widely each year and the park does not predict it.

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What's on in June

Peak waterfall season

Typically May and June, varies with snowpack

Big snow years push peak flow later and higher; low snow years peak earlier.

Tioga Road opening

Usually late May to late June, varies with snowpack

The opening date varies widely and the park does not predict it; plowing updates start around mid April.

Things to do in Yosemite

Full guide

Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls

Best in May and June, when the spray soaks you on the granite steps. Start early; it is the most popular hike in the park.

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Glacier Point

The best view of Half Dome and the Valley. The road is seasonal, typically open from late May or June into November.

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Tuolumne Meadows and Tioga Road

The high country, typically open from late May or June into November depending on snow.

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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Park at the welcome plaza and take the seasonal shuttle, or walk in off-season.

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Half Dome

The cables are typically up from late May to mid October, and a permit, awarded by lottery, is required to climb them.

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Tunnel View

The classic view of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome at the Valley's west end. Best in late afternoon light or after a storm clears.

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Beat the crowds

Enter the park before 8am in summer; parking in the Valley fills by mid morning on busy days, and the free Valley shuttle is the way around.
Visit midweek. The park's own analysis found that most weekdays kept available parking, while weekends and holidays are where congestion builds.
Spend summer days in the high country along Tioga Road or at Wawona and Hetch Hetchy instead of Yosemite Valley.
Book in-park lodging and campgrounds the moment they open for your dates; they sell out quickly for summer.

Know before you go

Yosemite is open all year, but Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road are seasonal: typically open from late May or June until the first major storm in November. Opening dates vary widely with snowpack.
Timed-entry or peak-hours reservations have been required in some recent years and not in others. Yosemite did not use a timed reservation system in 2026. Check the park's current entrance rules before any trip.
Half Dome cables are typically up from late May to mid October, and a permit, awarded by preseason and daily lottery, is required to climb them.
Winter storms can require tire chains on park roads at short notice, even in the Valley; carry them from November through March.

Yosemite in June, quick answers

Is June a good time to visit Yosemite?

June is one of the best months of the year to visit Yosemite. Waterfalls still strong, and the high country usually opens during the month. Crowds build fast after school lets out.

What is the weather like in Yosemite in June?

Warm, highs near 82F (28C).

Is Yosemite crowded in June?

June is peak crowd season in Yosemite; expect lines at the headline sights.

What is happening in Yosemite in June?

Peak waterfall season (typically may and june, varies with snowpack); Tioga Road opening (usually late may to late june, varies with snowpack).