Sedona · AutumnMonth summary
Sedona weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sedona in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Sedona in October: 73°F and 10.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Sedona in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Sedona is often underrated: 23°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 October, Sedona averages 73°F, 14% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
October vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sedona in October
Is October a good time to visit Sedona?
October is an excellent time to visit Sedona (score 8.3/10). With 73°F, 10.7h of sunshine and 14% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Sedona in October?
With 73°F and 10.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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