We answer the top 9 most asked questions for traveling to Sedona in November. It’s one of the best times of year to visit!
Let me guess, you’re thinking of traveling to Sedona in November and want to know if it’s a good time of year to visit. You may want to know what hikes to do, what weather to plan for, and if there are any unique things to see.
We answer the internet’s top questions to help you plan your next trip to Sedona, Arizona. Some of the answers may shock you!
Traveling to Sedona in November is one of the best times to visit. The temps are excellent, it’s less crowded, and you can still do almost all the activities!
This Post is all about Sedona in November
Sedona in November
Best time to visit Sedona?
Sedona in November Weather?
What to wear in Sedona in November?
Unique things to do in Sedona?
Things to see in Sedona by car?
Hiking in Sedona in November?
What to do in Sedona at night?
Camping in Sedona in November?
Sedona actives in November?
Best time to visit Sedona?
The most popular time to visit Sedona Arizona is in the springtime between march-May. But that is all the most crowded and most expensive time to visit. The Best time to visit if you want to avoid crowds and not have crazy high temps would be the fall.
Sept – Dec is the second most popular time of year. September and October are still very warm and most crowded for the Fall, while December is very cold. We feel Sedona in November is the best month to visit because of the mild weather, small crowds, and the ability to do most outdoor activities.
Sedona in November Weather?
Sedona weather in November is very mild with average highs around 64-68 F and lows around 36-41 F. The month of October has highs of 80 F and December has highs of 60 F. November is just right being not too hot and not too cold. There is a small chance you may have a light dusting of snow on those beautiful red rocks in November. January -April are most likely to have snow but keep in mind the area only sees about 3.5 inches annually.
What to wear in Sedona in November?
So now you may be wondering what to wear in Sedona in November. The attire is very casual throughout the town so jeans and t-shirts can be worn in most places. Most restaurants do NOT have a strict dress code at all.
Make sure to bring a light layer during the day like thisREI Co-op Groundbreaker Fleece Jacket 2.0 
Also, a warm layer for the evening like this REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0. 
A thin wool layer is always nice to regulate your body temp during the day and evening. Hiking pants like these from Amazon BALEAF Women’s Hiking Pants Quick Dry Lightweight Casual Pant for Summer 
are a great idea instead of shorts during the day and layers are your best friend! Basically, casual and comfy clothes are best needed for this relaxed desert town.
Camping in Sedona in November?
We suggest staying in a hotel in November and not camping. You can still be outdoors all day long without any problems. Manzanita is the closest tent campground about 6 miles north of Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon. Nights can be cold (38-41 degrees F) so it’s up to you whether you like to camp in that kind of temp. Don’t forget it can lightly snow in November! There are many hotels that can fit almost any budget in Sedona.
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Unique things to do in Sedona?
Sedona is noted as one of the 10 most sacred places on earth. This means it’s full of unique things to do, especially visiting the 7 different Energy Vortexes (or Vortices…both are proper plural forms of the word Vortex). The energy from the vortex and your body vibrate when you interact.
- The strongest Vortex is the Chapel of the Holy Cross. You can drive to the chapel or take a short 3-mile round-trip hike on the Little Horse trail. Visiting the chapel is free, but they accept donations.
- Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park is a unique, free-of-charge, 14-acre park, holy place that you can visit. It’s a great place to meditate or walk around and observe the beautiful Buddhist statues (all faiths welcome).
- Sedona is at the bottom end of the beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, which is a smaller version of the Grand Canyon. The views are stunning and worth a visit.
- The Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village has shops, restaurants, galleries, and cultural events with an artistic and tranquil vibe.
- Montezuma Castle National Monument is the best preserved prehistoric cliff dwelling in North America. It is worth the 40 min drive to Camp Verde. The walk to the Monument from the parking lot is about 1/3 mile.
- Devil’s Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch in Sedona. There are 3 ways to get there: drive an off-road vehicle to the final climb at Devils Bridge, the 5.8-mile roundtrip Chuckwagon trail, or the 4.2-mile roundtrip Mescal trail (which has the best scenery). Most of the walking is from your car to the actual trailhead so give yourself 2-3 hours to complete the hike.
- In the summer or warm months, make sure you visit slide rock state park. It has a fun wide natural rock slide and a little creek to swim in. This is not a November activity at all, but worth mentioning for a warm weather trip!
Things to see in Sedona by car?
If you are driving through Sedona for the day or do not have mobility access there is still so much to see by car. As mentioned above, you can drive to the Chapel of the Holy cross top parking lot to view the beautiful structure.
You can also take the scenic drives along the Red Rock Scenic Byway, Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road, or the many itineraries available at Pink Adventure Tours. By car, you can see Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock.
Airport Mesa is a great place to watch the sunset. It is accessible by car, provides breathtaking panoramic views, and is one of the seven Vortex sites!
Hiking in Sedona in November?
There is an amazing amount of hikes to do in Sedona, but here are the top 5:
- The Birthing Cave – 2-mile round trip, easy, you can actually climb into the big cave.
- Cathedral Rock Trail – 1.5 miles round trip, moderate, Vortex at Cathedral Rock!
- Munds Wagon Trail – 6.4 miles round trip, moderate, view sunset at Merry Go Round Rock (bring a headlamp for the hike back)
- Boynton Canyon Trail & Subway Cave – 7.3 miles round trip, moderate, most people just hike to the Subway Cave and back but the ledges and heights might scare some.
- Fay Canyon Trail – 2.3-mile round trip, moderate, highlight of the trail is the Fay Canyon Arch
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What to do in Sedona at night?
For great food and drinks with a gorgeous view visit Hideaway House. Other highly rated options on Yelp with 2000 reviews or more are Elote Cafe, Creekside Sedona, The Hudson, and Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill,
Stargazing is spectacular amongst the Dessert sky. The City of Sedona was named the world’s eighth International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). A great place to Star Gaze is in Big Park VOC (Village of Oak Creek). You can take an award-winning Star Gazing Tour with professionals and their equipment at Evening Sky Tours, or view on your own.
If you want to Gamble with good food and drinks then head over to either Cliff Castle Casino or Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort.
If you like nighttime Ghost or History Tours you can head to the largest Ghost Town in America called Jerome Arizona. There are several tours you can take at night including this one called Ghost Town Tours.
Last but not least, take a UFO Tour with Sedona UFO Tours! They have 2 locations and are ranked among the top 5 things to do in Sedona on TripAdvisor. They have special night vision gear that helps you see deep into the night sky.
Sedona actives in November?
Aside from hiking, Vortexes, night UFO tours, star gazing, places to eat and gamble, and beautiful sights to see by car, what else is there to do in Sedona?
There are many health and wellness spas and retreats to visit. You can book a sound bath to release trauma, a massage (especially after all the hiking), or any of the many energy-clearing treatments offered.
There are many mountain biking trails to ride, bouldering, and rock climbing. But not after a rain storm. If the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. This can ruin the delicate sandstone.
Guided tours for hiking and just about everything else are offered all over Sedona. One of the most popular tours that will give you a good lay of the land is the Pink Jeep Tour. We highly recommend this tour for the first day of your trip.
In conclusion, visiting Sedona in November is one of the best times to visit if you want to avoid crowds and hot temps. Let us know in the comments if you end up booking a trip!