Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
81°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Sedona
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days, fewer than in most months.
6%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 70° and nights feel near 48°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
77%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Rain3%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowMidday78°F
Rain3%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Rain6%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening71°F
Rain2%
Cloud26%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 32 | 2.0 | 6 | 8.6 | 56 |
| Feb | 57 | 34 | 2.2 | 6 | 9.6 | 55 |
| Mar | 64 | 38 | 2.0 | 6 | 10.8 | 49 |
| Apr | 72 | 45 | 0.9 | 4 | 12.4 | 37 |
| May | 81 | 53 | 0.4 | 2 | 13.0 | 28 |
| Jun | 92 | 63 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.8 | 22 |
| Jul | 94 | 69 | 1.3 | 7 | 12.8 | 39 |
| Aug | 91 | 67 | 1.2 | 7 | 12.3 | 45 |
| Sep | 86 | 61 | 1.0 | 5 | 11.6 | 40 |
| Oct | 76 | 50 | 1.2 | 4 | 10.5 | 41 |
| Nov | 64 | 40 | 1.3 | 4 | 9.3 | 46 |
| Dec | 55 | 33 | 1.9 | 6 | 8.4 | 55 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology