Month guide · Sedona · United States
Sedona in March
What March is really like in Sedona: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Sedona. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring break brings the year's biggest crowds and highest prices; hiking weather is ideal.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Sedona: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with February (16°C (61°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:38
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:35
- Daylight
- About 11.9 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, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Sedona International Film Festival (early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Gallery District
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
Combine an afternoon browse with an early dinner on one of the courtyard patios.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Rainy day
- Free
- Couples
Historic site · Red Canyon
Palatki Heritage Site
Cliff dwellings built by the Sinagua people around 1150–1350 and pictographs spanning thousands of years sit beneath red cliffs west of Sedona.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Museum · Uptown Sedona
Sedona Heritage Museum
Take a look at the restored apple-sorting machine in the packing shed, a reminder that Sedona was once orchard country.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Nature · Village of Oak Creek
Cathedral Rock
Sedona's most photographed butte has a short but very steep trail of about 1 km each way, climbing slickrock with a final scramble to a saddle between its spires.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 2°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 March a good time to visit Sedona?
One of the best months to visit Sedona, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Sedona?
It is one of the best months to visit Sedona. Spring break brings the year's biggest crowds and highest prices; hiking weather is ideal.
+How warm is Sedona in March?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sedona in March?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.