Sedona Weather

So what is the best time of year to visit Sedona? With regard to the weather - anytime!

Sedona, AZ is located about 4,000 feet above sea level, half way in elevation between the Colorado Plateau to the north, and the Sonoran Desert to the south. This elevation makes ideal weather conditions for moderate temperatures. In the summer, you we experience daytime highs around 95° Fahrenheit (35° Celsius), in the winter, the daytime highs of 55° F (13° C).

Average Temperature in Sedona

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	56.2	60.2	64.6	72.9	82.4	92.4	96.2	93.4	88.4	77.9	65.2	56.8
Low	30.7	33.2	36.4	42.2	49.4	57.9	64.7	63.5	58.0	48.5	37.2	30.8

The warmest months in Sedona are June and July, with approximately 20 days per year exceeding 100°F (38° C). The coldest months in Sedona are December and January, with approximately 20 nights per year dipping below 20°F (-7° C).  Arizona is famous for its ever-blue skies, and very low humidity which makes even hot and cold days bearable. Sedona is usually 20° F (10° C) cooler than Phoenix and about 15° (7° C) warmer than Flagstaff.   With an average of 330 days of sunshine per year, each season in Sedona has something special to offer:

Springtime and fall are the most temperate seasons. After a wet winter, springtime in the desert can be a spectacular sight, with fields of flowers suddenly blossoming and snow melt from the Colorado Plateau triggering water flows in the usually dry creeks. The multitude of cactus species start to bloom in the April and May, while most wildflowers bloom in late May through July. The golden autumn colors of the cottonwood and sycamore trees along Oak Creek and the few but dramatic patches of orange and red foliage in the higher elevations on the Colorado Plateau peak in late October or early November.

The summer brings what we locally call the "monsoon season". It lasts for three months from from early July to early September. The dramatic afternoon rainstorms during this season are known to produce pink lightning and Arizona´s famous double rainbows - but they typically last no more than one hour.  

In the winter months, you might just catch a glimpse of a snow-covered cactus - for a minute or two. Although it does sometimes snow in Sedona, the sun will usually melt it all away with an hour or two. However, in the higher elevations, the snow sticks around - and Sedona´s famous red rock buttes, decorated with a sprinkle of snow, are a sight to behold.

As far as we are concerned, one of Sedona's highlights is its great year-round weather. It's always a great time to travel to Sedona!

Average Sunrise & Sunset in Sedona

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sunrise

7:32

7:25

6:58

6:17

5:40

5:20

5:22

5:40

6:02

6:22

6:46

7:14

Sunset

5:31

5:59

6:25

6:48

7:11

7:38

7:42

7:28

6:55

6:13

5:37

5:20

Arizona Regional Weather Information