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Best time to visit · Arizona, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Sedona is March – May and September – November, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain in October. The toughest month is July, mainly because of heat.
Highs run from 51°F to 94°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 18.0 in (456 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 51°F11°C | 55°F13°C | 64°F18°C | 71°F22°C | 81°F27°C | 93°F34°C | 94°F35°C | 92°F33°C | 86°F30°C | 74°F23°C | 62°F17°C | 51°F10°C |
| Avg low | 29°F-1°C | 31°F-1°C | 36°F2°C | 41°F5°C | 50°F10°C | 60°F16°C | 66°F19°C | 64°F18°C | 58°F14°C | 46°F8°C | 36°F2°C | 29°F-2°C |
| Rain | 1.9 in47 mm | 1.9 in48 mm | 1.3 in33 mm | 0.7 in18 mm | 0.6 in15 mm | 0.2 in6 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 2.7 in68 mm | 1.5 in37 mm | 1.2 in31 mm | 1.3 in33 mm | 2.0 in51 mm |
| Humidity | 62% | 60% | 51% | 42% | 36% | 26% | 46% | 51% | 46% | 46% | 51% | 62% |
| Cloud | 43% | 44% | 38% | 32% | 26% | 18% | 51% | 43% | 27% | 26% | 33% | 45% |
| Comfort | 73 | 78 | 96 | 99 | 99 | 72 | 60 | 68 | 88 | 100 | 95 | 71 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,836 m (6,024 ft) to Sedona's ~1,325 m (4,347 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 51–55°F (10–13°C) and lows down to 29°F (-2°C). It's the wettest season, with about 5.7 in (146 mm) of rain, 32% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in December – February. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 74/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 64°F highs in March to 81°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain, 14% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: March – May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 98/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 92–94°F (33–35°C). About 5.6 in (143 mm) of rain falls across these months, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 60°F (16°C). Comfort scores bottom out in July; the season averages 67/100.
Temperatures slide from 86°F highs in September to 62°F by November. About 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: September – November rank with the year's best, and the season averages 94/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great and 5 Good. Great months: February – May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Sedona is March – May and September – November, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain in October. The toughest month is July, mainly because of heat.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with about 0.2 in (6 mm). The yearly total is around 18.0 in (456 mm).
December is the coldest, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C) and highs of 51°F (10°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 94°F (35°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 41%, and highs peak around 94°F (35°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 29°F (-2°C) in December.
Poll the group on March – May and September – November dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
