Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Sedona in October
Sedona cools off: highs slip to 74°F (23°C), from 86°F in September, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 1.2 in (31 mm)
- Humidity
- 46%
- Cloud cover
- 26%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 74°F (23°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 46°F (8°C), about 16°C (28°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 1.2 in (31 mm) for the month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 26%.
Plan around October
October is one of Sedona's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 62°F.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from September.
- Comfort improves from 88/100 in September to 100/100.
- Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 74°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 46°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sedona in October
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 October scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Airport Mesa
Easy overlook with a 360-degree red-rock view.
Why now Highs near 74°F and 1.2 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.
Elote Cafe
Chef Jeff Smedstad's modern Mexican cooking; the roasted-corn elote is a staple.
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 October
- Grand Canyon in October~88 mi · highs 76°F, 1.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Papago Park & Camelback in October~98 mi · highs 89°F, 0.6 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- Phoenix in October~100 mi · highs 90°F, 0.6 in rain · 9°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- Zion in October~182 mi · highs 65°F, 1.3 in rain · 5°C (9°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Sedona?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain. Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Sedona in October?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in October?
Not much: about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.0 in (456 mm).
What should I pack for Sedona in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 74°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 46°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Sedona in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.