🇺🇸 Las Vegas vs Santa Barbara 🇺🇸

Las Vegas, United States vs Santa Barbara, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santa Barbara is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Las Vegas🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Avg annual high27°C24°C
Hottest monthJuly (40°C)August (29°C)
Coldest monthDecember (4°C low)February (9°C low)
Rainy days / year5439
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, NovemberApril, May, November

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (40°C), coldest lows in December (4°C).

🇺🇸 Santa Barbara

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in February (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Vegas or Santa Barbara warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Las Vegas or Santa Barbara?

Las Vegas is rainier — Santa Barbara sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas vs Santa Barbara?

Las Vegas is best around February, March, November; Santa Barbara is best around April, May, November.

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