Sedona Weather Expectations

Winter (December/January/February) 

Days will be in the high to low 50’s (Fahrenheit) and drop to near freezing (or below) at night. Snow most often occurs at the end of December, through January, and into early February.  Sedona receives an average of 9 - 10 inches of snow each year. Low visitor traffic during this time except for holidays. Many visitors from colder areas tend to visit during this time of the year to enjoy the mild winters of Sedona, seasonal waterfalls, and capture the beauty of snow upon the Red Rocks. During this time, you would need a dry suit to swim in the creek. Sedona has between 285 - 320 sunny days per year, which is more than Miami, FL!! There is usually light precipitation for only about 10-15% of the month and it snows 2 - 4 times each winter. Some North facing trails and canyon hikes will be limited due to snow and ice. During these months, we furnish our clients with extra layers, beanies, gloves, neck gaiters, micro spikes (if needed), and trekking poles for better traction & comfort. At this time of the year, we highly recommend our Two Hour: Sedona Explorer, Two Hour: Sneak-a-Peak, Three Hour: Guided Expedition, Three Hour: Sacred Canyons Loop, Half Day: Sedona Traverse, Half Day: Edges & Ledges Loop, Half Day: Summit Bagger, and Full Day: Trans Sedona Experience. Each of these options, allows our guides to get you into the most inspiring places in Sedona based on the respective weather conditions presented on the date of your outing. 

Spring (March/April/May) 

Days will be in the low 60's to low 40's (Fahrenheit) at the start of March. By mid April, temperatures will be in the low 80's and will drop to the low 60’s at night. The mornings in March, April, and May are beautiful and offer the best time to hike. Best of all, starting early at this time of year will ensure you avoid city traffic before and after your experience. During this time, the water in Oak Creek is clear and warming up enough for most visitors to swim by the end of April. High visitor traffic for “Spring Break” from early March to late April makes this one of the busiest times of the year to visit Sedona. There's an increasingly low probability of rain from late March into May. If you're hoping to capture the best solitude and lighting for photography--we highly recommend early morning starts. Our guides will provide your group with UPF hoodies and our famous cooling spray to protect you from the sun and keep you comfy, while enjoying longer days on the trails. In Spring, we recommend our: Two Hour: Sneak-a-Peak, Three Hour: Sacred Canyons Loop, Three Hour: Creekside of Cathedral, Half Day: Sedona Traverse, Half Day: Edges & Ledges Loop, Half Day: Red Rock Excursion, Full Day: Trans Sedona Experience, Marathon: Summit to Summit, and Marathon: Rim to Rim Trainer. Additionally, our Moonlight Hikes will ensure you experience the best solitude in Sedona while conquering the night and taking epic sunset pics. 

Summer (May/June)

Days will be in the mid to high 90's (Fahrenheit) and drop to the low 70's at night. High sun intensity in the middle of the day, and excessive dryness, makes Sedona actually feel like a desert during this time of the year. The water in Oak Creek will be comfortable for swimming, cliff jumping, and canyoning. There is almost a 0% chance of precipitation through May and June. The area has historically dealt with seasonal wildfires; both around and inside of Sedona's Wilderness Areas during the Summer. Our guides will provide your group with UPF hoodies to protect you against the sun and our famous cooling spray to ensure your comfort in any temperature. In Summertime, we highly recommend starting your tours either in the early morning or late in the afternoon, and checking out our: Two Hour: Sedona Explorer, Two Hour: Sneak-a-Peak, Three Hour: Creekside of Cathedral, Half Day: Red Rock Excursion, Half Day: Sedona Traverse, Full Day:  Watery Wonders, and Full Day: Trans Sedona Experience. Our Moonlight Hikes will help you avoid the heat, capture sunset views, hike under Sedona's Dark Sky, and view unique desert creatures.

Monsoon Season (July/August)

Days will be in the low 90's and humid in the later morning. Usually sunny mornings, lead to cloudy afternoons, and eventually rain after 3PM. Sunset photography is the best at this time of year and usually the "monsoon" rains bring lightning, loud bellowing thunder, and spectacular colorful skylines. The cumulonimbus clouds, which explode in the sky everyday are literally a photographers dream!! The key is to either start early in the morning, or go out at sunset for the magical colors at this time of year. Our guides will provide your group with UPF hoodies, disposable rain ponchos (if needed), and our famous cooling spray to ensure your comfort in all conditions possible. In Monsoon Season, we highly recommend our Two Hour: Sedona Explorer, Two Hour: Sneak-a-Peak, Three Hour: Guided Expedition, Three Hour: Sacred Canyons Loop, Half Day: Red Rock Excursion, Half Day: Sedona Traverse, Half Day: Edges & Ledges Loop, and Moonlight Hikes. Each of these options, allows your guide to tailor the hike based upon optimal conditions and can't-miss seasonal features like massive desert waterfalls.

Fall (September/October/November)

Days will be in the high 80’s (Fahrenheit) and drop to the low 60’s at night during September and October. In November, temperatures will reach the 70’s and drop to the low 50’s. Medium visitor traffic through September and highest visitor traffic of the year during October. Many visitors choose to visit during this time to enjoy the seasonal color change that occurs along Oak Creek and Oak Creek Canyon. During this time, the water is warmer than springtime, crystal clear after mid-September, and most visitors swim comfortably through the end of October. Our guides will provide UPF hoodies to protect your group against the sun and will have extra layers if needed for early or late starts. Low probability of rain after September 20th. In the Fall, we highly recommend our: Two Hour: Sedona Explorer, Three Hour: Sacred Canyons Loop, Three Hour: Creekside of Cathedral, Half Day: Sedona Traverse, Half Day: Edges & Ledges, Half Day: Summit Bagger, Full Day: Trans Sedona Experience, and Marathon: Summit to Summit Challenge. 

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