November in Sedona, AZ: peak season for golf — great conditions and a wide playing window. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average November Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 62°F |
| Avg daily low | 40°F |
| Rainy days | 4 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 10.6 mph |
November in Sedona has a reputation problem. The calendar says late autumn, the season badge says peak season, and both are right — but most first-timers don't believe it until they're standing on the first tee. With an average high of 62°F, four precipitation days (second-driest month of the year), and peak winds of 10.6 mph (third-calmest of the year), November consistently delivers conditions that sit right at the edge of the ideal range. The red rock backdrop looks sharper in the low-angle autumn light, and weekend tee sheets don't have the summer crush.
The one thing that does catch players off guard is the 22°F daily temperature swing between the 40°F morning low and the 62°F afternoon high. Pack for two seasons in the same bag. Early starters who dress only for midday will spend the front nine uncomfortable, but those who layer up find November golf in Sedona quietly outperforms its reputation.
Book midday tee times — around 10 AM to noon — to let the temperature climb out of the 40s before you tee off, without sacrificing afternoon light in what are already shorter November days. Demand picks up on weekends as Phoenix-area golfers make the two-hour drive, so secure Friday or Saturday slots at least two weeks out. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
November is noticeably cooler than October — highs drop 12°F — but it also sheds two precipitation days and calms down slightly on wind, making the overall playing window more consistent. Compared to December, November holds a 9°F edge in daytime high and cuts precipitation days nearly in half, from seven down to four. If you're choosing between the three autumn-to-winter months, November sits in a clear sweet spot for dry, manageable conditions.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Sedona, AZ for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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Not for most of the day — afternoon highs average 62°F, which sits right at the lower end of the ideal playing range. The challenge is the morning, when lows hit 40°F, so teeing off before 9 AM without proper layers is uncomfortable. Midday rounds are genuinely pleasant.
November is the second-driest month of the year in Sedona, averaging just four precipitation days. That's fewer than any other month except one, well below the frequency where weather starts disrupting play. Snow is possible but rare at course elevations, and days tend to clear quickly.