Quick decision
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
By trip type
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.
Monthly climate data
Sedona weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 32°F | 52°F | 20% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 34°F | 55°F | 19% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 37°F | 61°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 45°F | 73°F | 8% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ May | 54°F | 81°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 64°F | 91°F | 6% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 68°F | 93°F | 18% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 66°F | 90°F | 20% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 61°F | 86°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 52°F | 73°F | 14% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 41°F | 64°F | 11% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 34°F | 54°F | 20% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 6.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
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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FAQ
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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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