Hot air balloon rides in Sedona
A balloon flight over Sedona depends on calm, dry mornings. The most comfortable months are October to May, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 4 rainy days a month.
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How to pick a good hot air balloon ride
- Flights leave around sunrise, when the air is calmest. Expect a pickup one to two hours before dawn.
- Balloon flights are often cancelled for wind or rain. Book early in your trip so there's time to rebook.
- Time in the air is usually about an hour; the whole outing, with transfers, takes three to four.
- Check basket size. Smaller baskets with 8 to 12 passengers feel very different from 20-person ones.
Sedona month by month
Averages for Sedona, Arizona, 1991–2020.
| 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 |
Questions
When is the best time for hot air balloon rides in Sedona?
October to May. Expect highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 4 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and August.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Operators cancel when wind, rain or low cloud make flying unsafe, and usually offer another date or a refund. August is the rainiest month in Sedona, so leave spare days if you travel then.
Where can I book hot air balloon rides in Sedona?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
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