Late winter · Weather & things to do
Sedona in February
Sedona edges warmer than January, with highs of 55°F (13°C), lows of 31°F (-1°C) and about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 78/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (48 mm)
- Humidity
- 60%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What February feels like
Afternoons only reach about 55°F (13°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Average lows of 31°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (48 mm) for the month.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are March – May and September – November.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 36°F.
- Comfort improves from 73/100 in January to 78/100.
- Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sedona in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Pink Jeep Tours
Open-air off-road tours over the red rocks, running since 1960.
Why now February scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Elote Cafe
Chef Jeff Smedstad's modern Mexican cooking; the roasted-corn elote is a staple.
Cathedral Rock Trail
Short, steep scramble up slickrock to a saddle between red spires.
Why now Highs near 55°F and 1.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
Mexican-style courtyards with galleries and craft shops under sycamores.
Slide Rock State Park
Natural sandstone water slide in Oak Creek Canyon on an old apple farm.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in February
- Grand Canyon in February~88 mi · highs 57°F, 1.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Papago Park & Camelback in February~98 mi · highs 69°F, 1.3 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Phoenix in February~100 mi · highs 70°F, 1.3 in rain · 9°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- Zion in February~182 mi · highs 44°F, 1.4 in rain or snow · 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Sedona?
It's middling, scoring 78/100. The best months are March – May and September – November, at up to 100. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain. Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Sedona in February?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in February?
Not much: about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.0 in (456 mm).
What should I pack for Sedona in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Sedona in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.