Sedona Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Sedona's Absolute Essentials

Sedona's landscape is defined by its iconic red sandstone formations, most notably the towering Cathedral Rock and the Devil’s Kitchen sinkhole. The Red Rock Scenic Byway offers a direct route through these formations, leading to the 1950s-era Chapel of the Holy Cross, which is built directly into the cliffs. For panoramic views, Airport Mesa and Chicken Point provide elevated vantage points of the high desert. Cultural experiences are centered at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, designed in the style of a traditional Mexican hamlet.

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Sedona Art Galleries

Sedona's art scene is concentrated within key districts like Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Hillside Sedona, and the Shops at Pinon Pointe. This collection features a diverse range of mediums, including traditional Western bronze sculptures, contemporary glass art, and fine art landscape photography of the Southwest. The galleries represent both locally established artists and internationally recognized masters, offering works that range from meditative Zen-inspired pieces to hyper-realistic oil paintings.

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Sedona's Spiritual Sanctuaries

Sedona's red rock landscape serves as a backdrop for diverse religious architecture and spiritual retreats. The Chapel of the Holy Cross, a 1950s modernist structure, is integrated directly into the sandstone buttes. Buddhist traditions are represented by the Amitabha and Tara Stupas, situated within a 14-acre peace park. Local landmarks include the Tlaquepaque Chapel, inspired by traditional Mexican village design, and the Wayside Chapel, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding geological formations from its pulpit window.

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Sedona Parks and Viewpoints

This collection features Sedona’s prominent red rock formations, including the iconic Cathedral Rock and the distinct Coffeepot Rock. It encompasses high-altitude viewpoints like Airport Mesa and geological features such as the active Devil’s Kitchen sinkhole. The list also covers community recreational areas like Posse Grounds Park and specialized sites like the Metal Sculpture Garden, providing access to both natural wilderness and developed urban green spaces.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -7°–20°
0° at night
6 rainy days
21 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -6°–23°
1° at night
6 rainy days
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good

18° (feels like 14°) · extremes -3°–26°
3° at night
6 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

22° (feels like 18°) · extremes -1°–30°
5° at night
3 rainy days
25 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great

28° (feels like 24°) · extremes 4°–35°
10° at night
3 rainy days
27 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair

34° (feels like 31°) · extremes 11°–40°
16° at night
2 rainy days
28 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

35° · extremes 16°–41°
19° at night
14 rainy days
17 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

34° · extremes 15°–39°
19° at night
15 rainy days
20 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good

31° (feels like 30°) · extremes 9°–36°
15° at night
8 rainy days
23 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great

25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 2°–32°
9° at night
5 rainy days
25 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Good

18° (feels like 14°) · extremes -2°–26°
4° at night
4 rainy days
23 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes -5°–21°
0° at night
6 rainy days
20 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

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Featured Lists

Sedona's Absolute Essentials

Sedona Art Galleries

Sedona's Spiritual Sanctuaries

Sedona Parks and Viewpoints

Sedona — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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