Sedona, AZ Climate & Monthly Averages
Sedona has a semi-arid climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 92° by day; January is the coldest at 51°.
Sedona's climate is a story of contrasts
A 23°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Sedona among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. July averages 92°F (34°C) by day; January averages 51°F (10°C), with nights at 31°F (0°C).
July
92° by day 69° at nightJanuary
51° by day 31° at nightThe two ends of the year
January sits at the other end of the year: 51°F (10°C) by day, 31°F (0°C) at night. At its warmest, in July, Sedona runs to 92°F (34°C) in the afternoon and back to 69°F (20°C) by dawn. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 3 months of the year, June through August being the unbroken run.
3 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running April through June. Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through May. Relative humidity averages 42% across the year, drier than all but 4% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 106°F (41°C) and the lowest daily minimum 1°F (-17°C).
More climate facts for Sedona
- Hottest month: July - highs near 92°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (10°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 106°F (41°C) high · 1°F (-17°C) low
- Wettest month: January (7 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 23°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 13°C
- Snow: about 10 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 42%
Four distinct parts of the year in Sedona
Spring (March through May)
Spring is pleasantly warm here - highs near 70°F (21°C), nights near 45°F (7°C), and rain comes on about 13 days over the three months, plus about 2 snowy days. Daylight is generous - around 11.9 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Sedona sits firmly in the heat: 91°F (33°C) by day, 66°F (19°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 14 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 12.8 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Sedona settles into easy warmth: 74°F (23°C) by day, 50°F (10°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 12 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Sedona runs cold: 53°F (12°C) by day, 32°F (0°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season, plus about 7 snowy days.
Sedona temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.
Choosing a season in Sedona
Best time to visit Sedona
March to May and October to November is the sweet spot for Sedona - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 69°F (21°C) in the afternoon and around 4 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What to pack
Pack for Sedona with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season. Even in July, lows of 69°F (20°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 31° | 7 | 2.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 10.1 h | 23% | 60% |
| February | 55° | 33° | 6 | 2.2 in | 9.5 h/day | 10.9 h | 20% | 53% |
| March | 61° | 38° | 8 | 2.3 in | 10.4 h/day | 11.9 h | 24% | 49% |
| April | 72° | 46° | 2 | 0.4 in | 12.4 h/day | 13.0 h | 8% | 31% |
| May | 78° | 52° | 3 | 0.6 in | 12.9 h/day | 14.0 h | 10% | 29% |
| June | 91° | 64° | 2 | 0.3 in | 13.6 h/day | 14.5 h | 6% | 21% |
| July | 92° | 69° | 6 | 1.3 in | 12.4 h/day | 14.3 h | 18% | 37% |
| August | 90° | 66° | 7 | 1.1 in | 12.3 h/day | 13.5 h | 21% | 43% |
| September | 85° | 61° | 4 | 0.8 in | 11.5 h/day | 12.3 h | 13% | 39% |
| October | 74° | 51° | 4 | 1.2 in | 10.5 h/day | 11.2 h | 15% | 41% |
| November | 62° | 40° | 3 | 1.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 10.3 h | 10% | 44% |
| December | 53° | 33° | 6 | 1.8 in | 8.0 h/day | 9.8 h | 20% | 52% |
Sedona from the coldest month to the hottest
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Sedona's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
- Snow
- 3 days
February
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h
- Daylight
- 10.9 h
- Snow
- 2 days
March
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.4 h
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
- Snow
- 2 days
April
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 12.4 h
- Daylight
- 13.0 h
May
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 12.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.0 h
June
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 13.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
July
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 12.4 h
- Daylight
- 14.3 h
August
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h
- Daylight
- 13.5 h
September
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 11.5 h
- Daylight
- 12.3 h
October
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.2 h
November
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
- Daylight
- 10.3 h
December
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
- Snow
- 2 days
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Sedona's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Where Sedona sits among other climates
- Afternoons run 13°C above the following night - a bigger day-to-night gap than 95% of the 3496 cities we track.
- The city sees 10.9 hours of sunshine on an average day - sunnier than 93% of the 3496 cities we track.
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 58 days a year - fewer wet days than all but 11% of the 3496 cities we track.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.