Best time to visit Sedona
March to May and September to November. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.
March to May and September to November
Spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) are named best for mild weather and hiking, but they are also the busiest.
- “The best time to visit Sedona is typically in spring or fall, when the weather is mild and ideal for outdoor activities.” sedona.net
- “The best time to visit Sedona is during spring (March-May) and fall (September-November).” avantstay.com
- “Spring and fall are optimal seasons for visiting Sedona, offering pleasant weather and vibrant outdoor exploration.” travelandleisure.com
6 of the 10 travel guides we read name these months.
Sedona month by month
Average high and low in Sedona, and days with rain
JanuaryChecking fares…Early January to mid-February is the cheapest, quietest stretch.Average high 56F, low 31F.Crisp air and snow-dusted red rocks.
FebruaryChecking fares…Clear winter days and peaceful trails.Late February is suggested as a good balance of weather and crowds.
Best timeMarchChecking fares…Wildflowers begin and hiking weather turns perfect; average high 65F.Wildflowers bloom from late March; the spring equinox draws people to the vortex sites.Spring break brings the heaviest traffic and daily shuttle service.
Best timeAprilChecking fares…Spring festivals and ideal temperatures; average high 73F.April and October are named the most popular months.April is pleasant but among the busiest.
Best timeMayChecking fares…Warm days and clear skies; average high 82F.Highs reach the low-to-mid 80s by May.
JuneChecking fares…Hot days begin with fewer crowds and swimming weather.Average high 93F, the driest summer month.
JulyChecking fares…Hottest month, with highs in the high 90s on average.Afternoon thunderstorms as the monsoon begins.Sedona Hummingbird Festival
AugustChecking fares…Peak monsoon season.Summer art and music festivals run in August and September.
Best timeSeptemberChecking fares…Cooler temperatures return and hiking is comfortable.Temperatures cool from the upper 70s in September.
Best timeOctoberChecking fares…Fall colors and perfect outdoor conditions.Nearby towns hold wine festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations.October is pleasant but among the busiest.Sedona Arts Festival · Día de los Muertos at Tlaquepaque
Best timeNovemberChecking fares…Crisp mornings and mild days with holiday festivities.Cools to the 50s and 60s by late November.
DecemberChecking fares…Winter wonderland feel with year-end celebrations.The two main roads are decorated for the holidays.Early December is a good balance; holiday weeks are the exception to winter quiet.
Weather: Sedona averages from NOAA (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.
Every date to Sedona from your city
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What's on in Sedona
Festivals and seasons through the year
Busy, quiet and what to watch for
Busiest
- March to May and September to NovemberMild weather and ideal hiking bring the biggest crowds and higher prices.
- Spring breakPeak of the busy season.
Quietest
- December to FebruaryWinter is the quietest season with the lowest lodging rates.
- Early January to mid-FebruaryThe most budget-friendly period.
Watch for
- June to SeptemberSummer is hot, often upper 80s and 90s F.
- Monsoon, early July onwardLate afternoon or evening thunderstorms and heavy rain.
- Summer stormsLightning and flash-flood risk on exposed trails and washes.
Questions people ask
- When to avoid Sedona?
- Avoid spring break and spring and fall weekends if you dislike crowds; summer heat and monsoon storms are the other drawback.
- What is the rainy season in Sedona?
- Summer is the rainy season, with monsoon thunderstorms typically starting in early July.
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