Sedona
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Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 101°F. Low rain risk (18%). Light wind (7 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 101°F). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (101°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Heat: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Biking
Not Recommended for biking. High near 101°F. Low rain risk (18%). Light wind (7 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 101°F). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (101°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Heat: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Camping
Not Recommended for camping. High near 101°F. Low rain risk (18%). Light wind (7 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 101°F). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (101°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Heat: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
About Sedona
Sedona is a red rock planning page for trailheads, mountain-bike routes, scenic drives, creekside stops, campgrounds, and outdoor time around Oak Creek and the surrounding sandstone country.
Make the Most of a Sedona Day
Use early starts in warm seasons, watch storm timing around exposed rock and washes, and keep a less crowded backup route ready. Weather and parking pressure both matter when choosing a trail or scenic stop.
Weather Tips for Sedona
- Strong sun, limited shade, summer heat, lightning, slick rock after rain, flash flooding in washes, and winter ice in shaded spots can all affect Sedona plans.
- If thunder is possible, finish exposed overlooks, ridges, open desert, and longer trail routes early.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Never treat dry washes or canyon bottoms as safe during nearby storms because runoff can arrive from miles away.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Sedona, including Sedona, Oak Creek, Village of Oak Creek, nearby red rock trailheads, Oak Creek Canyon, and state park access within the main visitor corridor. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Oak Creek
- Village of Oak Creek
- Red Rock State Park
- Slide Rock State Park
- Oak Creek Canyon
- West Sedona
- Bell Rock area
- Boynton Canyon area
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Sedona rather than forcing one itinerary. Match heat, sun exposure, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, fire restrictions, elevation, and road conditions to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.