Yosemite Falls rainbow in November 2026
Short answer: On 15 November 2026: Best rainbow from Lower Yosemite Fall footbridge, 08:15–15:20 (strongest around 09:55), if the sun is out. Every day of November is in the table. Water level in November: low.
Lower Yosemite Fall throws a wide spray over the footbridge at its base in spring. Valley walls hide the low sun, so rainbows need the sun well up and behind you.
| Date | Lower fall bridge |
|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov | 07:55–15:35 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 08:00–15:35 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 08:00–15:35 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 08:00–15:30 |
| Thu 5 Nov | 08:05–15:30 |
| Fri 6 Nov | 08:05–15:30 |
| Sat 7 Nov | 08:05–15:30 |
| Sun 8 Nov | 08:05–15:25 |
| Mon 9 Nov | 08:10–15:25 |
| Tue 10 Nov | 08:10–15:25 |
| Wed 11 Nov | 08:10–15:25 |
| Thu 12 Nov | 08:15–15:20 |
| Fri 13 Nov | 08:15–15:20 |
| Sat 14 Nov | 08:15–15:20 |
| Sun 15 Nov | 08:15–15:20 |
| Mon 16 Nov | 08:20–15:15 |
| Tue 17 Nov | 08:20–15:15 |
| Wed 18 Nov | 08:20–15:15 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 08:20–15:15 |
| Fri 20 Nov | 08:25–15:15 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 08:25–15:10 |
| Sun 22 Nov | 08:25–15:10 |
| Mon 23 Nov | 08:30–15:10 |
| Tue 24 Nov | 08:30–15:10 |
| Wed 25 Nov | 08:30–15:10 |
| Thu 26 Nov | 08:30–15:10 |
| Fri 27 Nov | 08:35–15:10 |
| Sat 28 Nov | 08:35–15:05 |
| Sun 29 Nov | 08:35–15:05 |
| Mon 30 Nov | 08:35–15:05 |
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Questions
What time is the rainbow at Yosemite Falls in November 2026?
On 15 November 2026: Best rainbow from Lower Yosemite Fall footbridge, 08:15–15:20 (strongest around 09:55), if the sun is out. Every day of November is in the table. Water level in November: low.