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Best time to visit Sedona: month by month
Short answer
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the best times, with highs of about 15–30°C and very little rain, especially in April, May and November; they are also the busiest months. Summer is hot (about 32–34°C) with monsoon storms from July to September. Winter days are mild at about 11–13°C, with cold nights and occasional snow on the red rocks.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C | 0°C | 8 | low |
| Feb | 13°C | 0°C | 6 | medium |
| Mar | 15°C | 2°C | 9 | very high |
| Apr | 24°C | 8°C | 1 | very high |
| May | 28°C | 13°C | 1 | high |
| Jun | 33°C | 18°C | 1 | medium |
| Jul | 34°C | 21°C | 7 | medium |
| Aug | 32°C | 18°C | 8 | medium |
| Sep | 30°C | 16°C | 4 | high |
| Oct | 23°C | 9°C | 4 | very high |
| Nov | 17°C | 4°C | 2 | high |
| Dec | 12°C | 1°C | 7 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 15°C in March to 28°C in May; March has about 9 rainy days, but April and May only about 1. Peak hiking season and the busiest months.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 32–34°C and lows of 18–21°C; June is dry, while July and August bring 7–8 rainy days with monsoon storms and flash-flood risk.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs fall from about 30°C in September to 17°C in November, with only 2–4 rainy days a month; excellent hiking weather and busy weekends.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 11–13°C and lows around 0–1°C, with 6–8 rainy or snowy days; quieter and cheaper, with occasional snow on the red rocks.
Events worth planning around
- Sedona International Film Festival — late February to early March
- Spring break — March, one of the busiest periods
- Festival of Lights at Tlaquepaque — December
- Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays — busy weekends in November and December
When to avoid
Avoid spring break in March and autumn weekends if you dislike crowds and high hotel prices. Avoid long midday hikes from June to August, when it is hot and monsoon storms can cause flash floods.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Sedona?
April, May, October and November, with highs of about 17–28°C and very little rain.
Is Sedona too hot in summer?
Average highs are about 32–34°C, with hotter afternoons. Hike early and plan for monsoon storms from July.
Does it snow in Sedona?
Occasionally in winter, usually lightly, with cold nights around 0°C.