Month guide · Sedona · United States
Sedona in April
What April is really like in Sedona: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ken Thomas, Public domain
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Sedona. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Warm, dry and one of the best months for hiking, with wildflowers and cactus blooms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Sedona: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (18°C (64°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:59
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Spring (March–May). Ideal hiking temperatures, wildflowers and the year's biggest crowds, especially around spring break.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Sedona, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · SR 179
Chapel of the Holy Cross
A Catholic chapel built in 1956 into a red-rock ridge, with a giant cross forming its façade and a window looking out across the valley.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- Free
Nature · West Sedona
Devil's Bridge
Start before sunrise or ride the free shuttle; by mid-morning the queue to stand on the arch for photos can last over an hour.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Active
- Photo spot
- Views
- Outdoors
Park · West Sedona
Red Rock State Park
A nature preserve along Oak Creek with gentle trails through riparian woodland, views of Cathedral Rock and a visitor centre explaining local ecology.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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Park · Oak Creek Canyon
Slide Rock State Park
Arrive at opening on summer weekends; the parking lot fills and visitors are turned away. Wear water shoes on the slick rock.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 5°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Sedona?
One of the best months to visit Sedona. The other best months are March, May and September–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Sedona?
It is one of the best months to visit Sedona. Warm, dry and one of the best months for hiking, with wildflowers and cactus blooms.
+How warm is Sedona in April?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sedona in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.