Season guide · Sedona · United States
Sedona in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot days, high fire risk in June and monsoon storms with flash floods from July; Oak Creek's swimming holes are the draw. Expect highs up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 15 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 14°C (57°F) to 36°C (97°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 15
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 33°C (91°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 1 | 14.5 h | 3/5 |
| July | 36°C (97°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 6 | 14.3 h | 3/5 |
| August | 34°C (93°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 34°C (93°F) against a yearly 24°C (75°F), and 15 of the year's roughly 49 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Religious site · SR 179
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Arrive early in the day; parking on the narrow access road is limited and fills quickly.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- Free
Nature · West Sedona
Devil's Bridge
The largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area is reached by a trail of about 6.5 km round trip from the Dry Creek Vista trailhead, finishing with a steep stone staircase.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Active
- Photo spot
- Views
- Outdoors
Park · West Sedona
Red Rock State Park
Climb the short Eagle's Nest Trail for a classic Cathedral Rock view without the crowds of the main trail.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Montezuma Castle National Monument (About 30 minutes by car) — A five-storey Sinagua cliff dwelling tucked into a limestone alcove high above Beaver Creek, reached by a short paved loop.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Sedona?
It is a trade-off: Hot days, high fire risk in June and monsoon storms with flash floods from July; Oak Creek's swimming holes are the draw. The best months overall are March–May and September–November.
+What is the weather like in Sedona in summer?
Highs of up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 15 rainy days over the season.