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Sedona in July
Sedona's warmest month brings highs averaging 94°F (35°C), lows of 66°F (19°C) and about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 60/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 94°F (35°C)
- Avg low
- 66°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (69 mm)
- Humidity
- 46%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What July feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 94°F (35°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.7 in (69 mm).
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are March – May and September – November.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (July – September), which brings about 6.9 in (174 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 72/100 in June to 60/100.
- Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes94°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 66°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sedona in July
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Slide Rock State Park
Natural sandstone water slide in Oak Creek Canyon on an old apple farm.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun–Sep.
Cathedral Rock Trail
Short, steep scramble up slickrock to a saddle between red spires.
Why now July scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pink Jeep Tours
Open-air off-road tours over the red rocks, running since 1960.
Why now Highs near 94°F and 2.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Page Springs Cellars
Creekside winery pouring Arizona Rhône-style wines 20 minutes from town.
Why now A break from 94°F afternoons.
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Chapel built into red-rock buttes in 1956, with wide valley views.
Nearby in July
- Grand Canyon in July~88 mi · highs 99°F, 1.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Papago Park & Camelback in July~98 mi · highs 107°F, 1.3 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Phoenix in July~100 mi · highs 107°F, 1.3 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, drier
- Zion in July~182 mi · highs 89°F, 1.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Sedona?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 60/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are March – May and September – November. Expect highs of 94°F (35°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain. Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Sedona in July?
Average highs are 94°F (35°C) and average lows 66°F (19°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in July?
Some: about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.0 in (456 mm).
What should I pack for Sedona in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (94°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 66°F) and packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.7 in of rain).
Planning Sedona in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.