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Sedona in April
Sedona warms up: highs climb to 71°F (22°C), from 64°F in March, with lows of 41°F (5°C) and about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain.
At 99/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (18 mm)
- Humidity
- 42%
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 99/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs settle around 71°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 41°F (5°C), about 17°C (30°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (18 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 32%.
Plan around April
April is one of Sedona's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 71°F, up from 64°F in March.
- Comfort improves from 96/100 in March to 99/100.
- April sits inside the Mar – May window our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 71°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 41°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sedona in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Cathedral Rock Trail
Short, steep scramble up slickrock to a saddle between red spires.
Why now April scores 99/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Devil's Bridge Trail
Popular hike to a natural sandstone arch you can walk across.
Why now Highs near 71°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Airport Mesa
Easy overlook with a 360-degree red-rock view.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Elote Cafe
Chef Jeff Smedstad's modern Mexican cooking; the roasted-corn elote is a staple.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
Mexican-style courtyards with galleries and craft shops under sycamores.
Nearby in April
- Grand Canyon in April~88 mi · highs 74°F, 0.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Papago Park & Camelback in April~98 mi · highs 85°F, 0.3 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Phoenix in April~100 mi · highs 86°F, 0.3 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zion in April~182 mi · highs 61°F, 1.0 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,836 m to Sedona's ~1,325 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Sedona in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Sedona?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 99/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May window our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends.
How hot is Sedona in April?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in April?
Not much: about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.0 in (456 mm).
What should I pack for Sedona in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 71°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 41°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Grand Canyon & Arizona Mar – May
Planning Sedona in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.