Season guide · Sedona · United States
Sedona in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Ideal hiking temperatures, wildflowers and the year's biggest crowds, especially around spring break. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), with about 10 rainy days across March–May. March–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 2°C (36°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 10
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 18°C (64°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 5 | 11.9 h | 5/5 |
| April | 23°C (73°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 3 | 13 h | 5/5 |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 2 | 14 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 24°C (75°F), and 10 of the year's roughly 49 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Sedona International Film Festival (early March)
Make the most of the weather
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
Nature · Village of Oak Creek
Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte
Families with young children can stick to the pathway's lower ledges, which give views without exposure.
- Time needed
- 1–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Views
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
Day trips in spring
- Grand Canyon South Rim (About 2 hours 15 minutes by car) — The South Rim's viewpoints at Mather Point, Yavapai Point and along Desert View Drive look into the mile-deep canyon.
- Jerome (About 45 minutes by car) — A hillside former copper-mining town of galleries, tasting rooms and restored buildings with views across the Verde Valley to the red rocks.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Sedona?
Yes: March–May are among the best months. Ideal hiking temperatures, wildflowers and the year's biggest crowds, especially around spring break.
+What is the weather like in Sedona in spring?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), with about 10 rainy days over the season.