Early spring · Weather & things to do
Sedona in March
Sedona warms up: highs climb to 64°F (18°C), from 55°F in February, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain.
March opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 96/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (33 mm)
- Humidity
- 51%
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 64°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
About 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March is one of Sedona's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – May and September – November.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in February to 96/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May window our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 36°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sedona in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Devil's Bridge Trail
Popular hike to a natural sandstone arch you can walk across.
Why now March scores 96/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Airport Mesa
Easy overlook with a 360-degree red-rock view.
Why now Highs near 64°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Chapel built into red-rock buttes in 1956, with wide valley views.
Page Springs Cellars
Creekside winery pouring Arizona Rhône-style wines 20 minutes from town.
Pink Jeep Tours
Open-air off-road tours over the red rocks, running since 1960.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in March
- Grand Canyon in March~88 mi · highs 67°F, 0.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Papago Park & Camelback in March~98 mi · highs 78°F, 0.8 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Phoenix in March~100 mi · highs 78°F, 0.8 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zion in March~182 mi · highs 53°F, 1.3 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Sedona?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May window our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends.
How cold is Sedona in March?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in March?
Not much: about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.0 in (456 mm).
What should I pack for Sedona in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 36°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Grand Canyon & Arizona Mar – May
Planning Sedona in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.