Month guide · Sedona · United States
Sedona in February
What February 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
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Mild days and cold nights; crowds start building towards the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Sedona: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (14°C (57°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:13
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Cool sunny days, freezing nights, occasional snow on the red rocks and the quietest trails of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February 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 February
- Sedona Marathon (usually early February)
- Sedona International Film Festival (usually late February to early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Park · Oak Creek Canyon
Slide Rock State Park
On a historic apple farm in Oak Creek Canyon, a slippery sandstone chute about 25 metres long sends swimmers sliding down the creek into pools.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
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Viewpoint · West Sedona
Airport Mesa
Arrive at least 45 minutes before sunset to find space at the small overlook parking area.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- After dark
Nature · Oak Creek Canyon
West Fork of Oak Creek Trail
Sedona's most popular canyon walk follows a tributary of Oak Creek between towering walls, crossing the stream on stepping stones many times.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
Nature · West Sedona
Soldier Pass Trail
The trailhead parking lot is tiny; take the free shuttle or arrive at dawn.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 1°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Sedona?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Sedona in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Sedona?
It is a shoulder-season month. Mild days and cold nights; crowds start building towards the end of the month.
+How warm is Sedona in February?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sedona in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.