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Half Dome

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Legendary trek

Half Dome

Yosemite NP, California, United States
Best timeJun–Sep
Signature routeHalf Dome
In season~70°F high
Climate
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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

19–77°F
Fares from$312
Nearest airportFAT
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
The route
Topographic route map for Half Dome
StartFinish
Elevation profile8,678 ft
0 mi7,047 ft low2.01 mi
2miles
8,678ft high point
1,923ft of climbing
Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightAug · 79%
WarmestJul · 77°F
WettestMar
Best windowJun–Sep
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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

The cable route up Yosemite's iconic granite dome: a permit-only rite of passage.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Half Dome. Nearest airport is FAT.

Pairs well with

Clouds Rest
3 mi away
Horsetail Fall Firefall
6 mi away
Mammoth Mountain
28 mi away
Mammoth Lakes
31 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Half Dome?

The best time to visit Half Dome is June–September, in Yosemite NP, California, United States.

Where is Half Dome?

Half Dome is in Yosemite NP, California, United States. The nearest major airport is FAT.

What is Half Dome known for?

The cable route up Yosemite's iconic granite dome: a permit-only rite of passage.

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