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Sedona

Sedona, Arizona's red rock cathedral — spiritual vortexes, desert hikes and unreal sunsets.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 34.87°N 111.76°W
MayBest month
81°FOptimal temperature
8%Rainy days

When to visit Sedona?

🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
54°F–81°F in May
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
January (20%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10

Best time by type of trip

🏜️Red RocksYear-round — Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, dramatic red formations.
🧘Vortex & wellnessYear-round — energy vortexes, spas, yoga retreats.
🚗Scenic drivesYear-round — Red Rock Scenic Byway, Oak Creek Canyon.
🎨Art galleriesYear-round — Tlaquepaque Arts Village, 80+ galleries.

Sedona weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌫️ January32°F52°F20%0.1in9.3h6.2/10
⛅ February34°F55°F19%0.1in10.5h7.0/10
⛅ March37°F61°F25%0.1in11.1h7.1/10
🌤️ April45°F73°F8%0.0in12.8h8.8/10
☀️ May54°F81°F8%0.0in13.2h9.5/10
☀️ June64°F91°F6%0.0in14.0h8.3/10
☀️ July68°F93°F18%0.0in13.0h7.5/10
☀️ August66°F90°F20%0.0in12.9h8.2/10
☀️ September61°F86°F15%0.0in11.8h8.6/10
🌤️ October52°F73°F14%0.0in10.7h8.3/10
🌤️ November41°F64°F11%0.0in9.8h7.4/10
⛅ December34°F54°F20%0.1in9.1h6.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 22°F, 14% rainy days, 12.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 33°F, 15% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 24°F, 13% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 12°F, 20% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.

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Frequently asked questions

May is ideal with 8% rainy days and 27°F.
January is the wettest month with 20% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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