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Things to do in Sedona in August

Updated November 3, 2026 · facts checked against the sources below

Avg high94°F
Avg low63°F
Rain1.89 in

August stays hot, with highs around 94°F, and the monsoon continues. Afternoon storms can be dramatic to watch from a safe spot. Plan water activities and tours for the morning.

Slide Rock State Park

Photo: mbaylor, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August at a glance

Average high 94°F · average low 63°F · average rainfall 1.89 in (1991–2020 normals).

Best things to do in August

Slide Rock State Park
Slide Rock State Park

Oak Creek Canyon · 2–4 hours · Easy

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Cathedral Rock at Red Rock Crossing. Taken well after sunset with a 10 sec exposure at f6.7 and ISO 100. The gorillapod definitely came in h
Crescent Moon Picnic Site (Red Rock Crossing)

Upper Red Rock Loop Rd · 1–3 hours · Easy

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The Verde Canyon Railroad, an excursion train, waits in the station at Clarkdale in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Verde Canyon Railroad

Clarkdale · About 4 hours · Easy

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Sedona Jeep tour, sunset
Red rock jeep tours

Sedona · Usually 1.5–3 hours · Easy to bumpy

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This shot was taken at night of the Oak Creek Roundabout and bridge, Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, Airport Mesa and moon in distance
Stargazing tours

Outside town · Usually 1.5–2 hours · Easy

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Questions people ask

What is the weather like in Sedona in August?

Based on 1991–2020 normals, Sedona averages a high of 94°F and a low of 63°F in August, with about 1.89 inches of rain.

Sources

Facts last checked November 3, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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