Historical monthly weather
Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.
Sweet spotPeak Jun–Oct. Go in May, Nov for similar weather.
Sunny share of daylightAug · 83%
WarmestJul · 88°F
WettestMar
Best windowYear-round
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
For a few February evenings a Yosemite waterfall glows like lava.
Best time to visit
Good year-round — there is no single window you have to hit.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Horsetail Fall Firefall?
The best time to visit Horsetail Fall Firefall is Year-round, in United States.
Where is Horsetail Fall Firefall?
Horsetail Fall Firefall is in United States.
What is Horsetail Fall Firefall known for?
For a few February evenings a Yosemite waterfall glows like lava.