Santa Barbara weather in November [2026]

Month summary

Santa Barbara weather in November

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

52°F – 72°F

🌧 Rainy days

11% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (10.0/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Santa Barbara in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 11%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.8h/d

Our take: November in Santa Barbara is genuinely lovely—mild days averaging 22°C with cool mornings around 11°C mean you'll want layers, but you'll rarely need a heavy coat. Sunshine hits nearly 10 hours daily with minimal rain, making it perfect for anyone wanting Southern California warmth without summer crowds. If you prefer pleasant weather over guaranteed heat, this month is a sweet spot.

By trip type

Santa Barbara in November by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in November

Autumn in Santa Barbara is often underrated: 22°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (10.0/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	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 ◀ 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 November, Santa Barbara averages 72°F, 11% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

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