Santa Barbara in July: weather, rain (0%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Santa Barbara weather in July

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

13.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

10.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (10.0/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Santa Barbara in July?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : ██████████ 13.9h/d

Our take: July in Santa Barbara is basically perfect—think long sunny days, warm Mediterranean vibes, and zero rain to worry about. You'll enjoy consistently pleasant temperatures (18-28°C) that are ideal for beach days, hiking, and wandering the wine country nearby. If you love sunshine and dry weather without oppressive heat, this is genuinely one of the best months to visit.

By trip type

Santa Barbara in July by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in July

Summer in Santa Barbara brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (13.9h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Santa Barbara.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	8°C	18°C	21%	4.1	9.8h	7.2/10
🌤️ February	8°C	18°C	20%	3.7	10.3h	7.2/10
🌤️ March	9°C	19°C	28%	3.6	11.5h	7.3/10
🌤️ April	11°C	22°C	10%	0.9	12.1h	8.4/10
🌤️ May	13°C	22°C	8%	0.4	13.7h	8.7/10
☀️ June	16°C	25°C	2%	0.1	14.0h	9.5/10
☀️ July	18°C	28°C	0%	0.0	13.9h	10.0/10
☀️ August	19°C	29°C	2%	0.1	13.0h	9.4/10
☀️ September	17°C	28°C	6%	0.2	11.9h	9.4/10
☀️ October	15°C	26°C	5%	0.5	10.8h	8.9/10
🌤️ November	11°C	22°C	11%	1.5	9.8h	8.0/10
🌤️ December	9°C	19°C	19%	3.6	9.7h	7.3/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Santa Barbara averages 28°C, 0% rainy days and 13.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 10.0/10. See methodology →

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