North America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34–58°F | 8h | Low (38mm) | Off-Peak | Snow frosts the canyon rim while Sedona's red rocks stay crisp and sunny. |
| February | 36–61°F | 8h | Low (35mm) | Shoulder | Mild, quiet, and clear, perfect red-rock hiking before the spring rush. |
| March | 40–68°F | 9h | Low (38mm) | Peak | Warm days and blooming desert kick off Sedona and canyon hiking season. |
| April | 44–75°F | 11h | Minimal (16mm) | Peak | Ideal warm, dry weather and wildflowers, the sweet spot for both parks. |
| May | 53–84°F | 12h | Minimal (9mm) | Peak | Warm, sunny, and dry, the canyon rim glows while Sedona heats up. |
| June | 61–94°F | 13h | Minimal (3mm) | Shoulder | Hot and bone-dry, escape to the cooler, forested North Rim and Oak Creek. |
| July | 68–97°F | 12h | Low (45mm) | Shoulder | Monsoon storms build dramatic skies over the canyon amid summer heat. |
| August | 67–94°F | 11h | Moderate (60mm) | Shoulder | Peak monsoon brings afternoon downpours, rainbows, and lush red-rock greenery. |
| September | 61–89°F | 11h | Low (26mm) | Peak | Cooling, clear, and golden, arguably the finest month across both destinations. |
| October | 51–79°F | 10h | Low (25mm) | Peak | Crisp air and blazing Oak Creek foliage make for spectacular autumn hiking. |
| November | 41–67°F | 8h | Low (25mm) | Shoulder | Cool, quiet, and clear, red rocks and canyon rims without the crowds. |
| December | 33–58°F | 7h | Low (38mm) | Off-Peak | Snow may dust the canyon while Sedona sparkles with holiday luminaria. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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