May · United States
Best time to visit Sedona in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sedona in May
Average temperature 16°C, 8 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 34% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 34%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Sedona scores 9.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Red-rock cathedrals and vortex trailheads reward the March-May and September-November window.
May ranks 2nd of 12 for Sedona — one of the best windows
May averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sedona (2nd of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sedona in May?
- In May, Sedona averages 16°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Sedona?
- May earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sedona in May?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 34% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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