Santa Barbara, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit Santa Barbara?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–82°F in July
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (21%)
📅 Best score
10.0/10
Monthly climate data
Santa Barbara weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 46°F | 64°F | 21% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 46°F | 64°F | 20% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 48°F | 66°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 52°F | 72°F | 10% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 72°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 61°F | 77°F | 2% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 64°F | 82°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.9h | 10.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 66°F | 84°F | 2% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ September | 63°F | 82°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ October | 59°F | 79°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 52°F | 72°F | 11% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 48°F | 66°F | 19% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°F, 15% rainy days, 12.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°F, 1% rainy days, 13.6h sunshine/day. Score: 9.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 25°F, 7% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 18°F, 20% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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✍️ Our take
Best months in Santa Barbara
June
June in Santa Barbara is pretty much perfect if you're the type who loves sunshine without excessive heat. You're…
July
July in Santa Barbara is basically perfect—think long sunny days, warm Mediterranean vibes, and zero rain to worry…
August
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
July is ideal with 0% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 21% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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