About Sedona

 Regularly described as one of America’s most beautiful places, Sedona is in the northern Verde Valley region about two and half hours north of Phoenix. Sedona is surrounded by ponderosa and pinyon pine forests, towering red rocks, flat-topped buttes, and steep walled canyons rising high above Oak Creek.   When illuminated by the rising or setting sun, these breathtaking formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red.  Take a deep breath and enjoy natures clean air away from the hustle and bustle of city life!

Blessed with a mild climate, Sedona offers comfortable weather year-round.   

Fall

The leaves change, and temperatures are pleasant during the day—around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius)—but much cooler in the evenings. The area has plenty of fall-themed activities to keep visitors busy, such as Octoberfest celebrations, pumpkin patches, apple picking, and hayrides. Rain is possible during fall in Sedona, but in general, skies are cloud-free, and the weather is beautiful. 

Winter

 There is winter in Sedona, and while snow happens, accumulations are rare. It is not unusual for there to be a 30- to 40-degree difference between low and high temperatures. Even in December, mid-day temperatures can reach almost 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius) so the season is still perfect for exploring the outdoors.  The red rocks look stunning when they're dusted in snow and there are fewer crowds during the winter months. 

Spring

 Spring is Sedona's most popular visitor season, so expect to book your accommodations well in advance. Temperatures are pleasant, rarely climbing above 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius), making these months extremely popular with outdoor adventurers. Sedona is at approximately 4,000 feet of elevation, making lows chilly, but it's easy to layer up and get outside. Additionally, March is Sedona's wettest month, but at 2.5 inches throughout the entire month, it's still much drier than most parts of the country. 

Summer

 While it is certainly cooler in Sedona than in Phoenix, it will get hot in the summer, especially for people not used to triple-digit temperatures. Sedona is typically above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius), but you'll find plenty of chances to cool off in places like Oak Creek Canyon or Slide Rock State Park. July and August are part of Arizona's monsoon season, so fast-moving storms and showers are common in the afternoons.