Month guide · Sedona · United States
Sedona in August
What August is really like in Sedona: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Monsoon thunderstorms bring flash-flood risk in washes and Oak Creek; mornings are the time to hike.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Sedona: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with July (36°C (97°F)), August is cooler; by September highs drop to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:47
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:16
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot days, high fire risk in June and monsoon storms with flash floods from July; Oak Creek's swimming holes are the draw.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Sedona, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Viewpoint · West Sedona
Airport Mesa
A flat-topped mesa between Uptown and West Sedona with a short climb to one of Sedona's best-known vortex sites and a panoramic view of Thunder Mountain, Coffee Pot Rock and Cathedral Rock.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- After dark
Nature · Oak Creek Canyon
West Fork of Oak Creek Trail
Bring shoes you don't mind getting wet, and expect a parking fee at the Call of the Canyon trailhead.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
Nature · West Sedona
Soldier Pass Trail
A moderate trail past the Devil's Kitchen, a large sinkhole, and the Seven Sacred Pools, a chain of rock basins that hold water after rain, continuing to a small arch and cave high on the cliffs.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Red Canyon
Palatki Heritage Site
The last stretch is a rough dirt road; drive slowly and check conditions after rain.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 17°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Sedona?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Sedona in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Sedona?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Monsoon thunderstorms bring flash-flood risk in washes and Oak Creek; mornings are the time to hike.
+How warm is Sedona in August?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sedona in August?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.