United States
Things to do in Sedona
Jeep tours, hot air balloon rides and helicopter tours and more, with the best month for each. Sedona is most comfortable for sightseeing in February to May and October–November.
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- Jeep tours
- Hot air balloon rides
- Helicopter tours
- ATV tours
- Wine tours
- Day trips
- Zipline tours
- Food tours
- Bike tours
- Private tours
- Kayak tours
Popular tours in Sedona
Sightseeing Highlights Tour of SedonaFrom $63View 
Half-day Sedona Sightseeing TourFrom $126View 
Sedona Magical Sightseeing Highlight Tour- 5 StarsFrom $69View 
Sedona Sightseeing TourFrom $69View 
Sedona Boynton Canyon Trolley TourFrom $26View 
2.5-Hour Sedona Sightseeing Tour with Sedona Hotel PickupFrom $76View
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What to book in Sedona
Jeep toursBest Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Hot air balloon ridesBest Oct–May
Helicopter toursBest Oct–May
ATV toursBest Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Wine toursBest Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Day tripsBest Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Zipline toursBest Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Food toursBest Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Bike toursBest Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Private toursBest Feb–May, Oct–Nov
Kayak toursBest Apr–May, Oct
Sedona month by month
Sedona weather by month
Averages for Sedona, Arizona, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 58 (15) | 61 (16) | 67 (20) | 75 (24) | 84 (29) | 94 (35) | 97 (36) | 94 (35) | 89 (32) | 79 (26) | 67 (19) | 58 (14) |
| Low °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 36 (2) | 40 (4) | 44 (7) | 53 (12) | 61 (16) | 68 (20) | 67 (19) | 61 (16) | 51 (11) | 41 (5) | 33 (0) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:38 pm | 6:09 pm | 6:34 pm | 6:59 pm | 7:23 pm | 7:42 pm | 7:41 pm | 7:16 pm | 6:35 pm | 5:53 pm | 5:22 pm | 5:17 pm |
Day trips from Sedona
- Flagstaff 24 mi
- A mountain town on Route 66, near the Lowell Observatory.
- Grand Canyon 84 mi
- The South Rim, about two hours north.
- Phoenix 96 mi
- Arizona's capital, about two hours south.
- Cottonwood 17 mi
- Old Town wine tasting rooms in the Verde Valley.
- Jerome 22 mi
- A ghost town turned artists' colony on a mountainside.
- Prescott 45 mi
- Whiskey Row and a historic courthouse square.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Sedona?
For walking around and sightseeing, February to May and October–November. July is the warmest month at about 97°F (36°C), and December the coolest at about 58°F (14°C).
What is the rainiest month in Sedona?
August, with about 9 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.