Sedona · WinterMonth summary
Sedona weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
1°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sedona in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 12°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: December is an average time for Sedona. May (9.5/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Sedona in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Acceptable period — 12°C but 20% rain risk. Plan alternatives In December, Sedona sees 12°C during the day with 9.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 11°C | 20% | 2.0 | 9.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 1°C | 13°C | 19% | 1.9 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 3°C | 16°C | 25% | 1.9 | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 7°C | 23°C | 8% | 0.4 | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ May | 12°C | 27°C | 8% | 0.4 | 13.2h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 33°C | 6% | 0.2 | 14.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 34°C | 18% | 1.0 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 32°C | 20% | 0.9 | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 16°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.9 | 11.8h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 23°C | 14% | 1.1 | 10.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 5°C | 18°C | 11% | 1.2 | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 1°C | 12°C | 20% | 1.4 | 9.1h | 6.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Sedona averages 12°C, 20% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.6/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sedona in December
Is December a good time to visit Sedona?
December is an acceptable time for Sedona (score 6.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.5/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Sedona in December?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 1°C at night. 9.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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