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Glacier Point

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Glacier Point

United States
Best timeJun–Oct
Set inUnited States
In season~72°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

25–82°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Oct. Go in Jun for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 79%
WarmestJul · 82°F
WettestMar
Best windowJun–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Half Dome at eye level, Yosemite Valley 980m straight down, and Nevada and Vernal Falls in the same frame. Road closed by snow much of the year.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Oct, the 5 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Horsetail Fall Firefall
3 mi away
Clouds Rest
5 mi away
Mammoth Mountain
30 mi away
Mammoth Lakes
33 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Glacier Point?

The best time to visit Glacier Point is June–October, in United States.

Where is Glacier Point?

Glacier Point is in United States.

What is Glacier Point known for?

Half Dome at eye level, Yosemite Valley 980m straight down, and Nevada and Vernal Falls in the same frame. Road closed by snow much of the year.

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