🇺🇸 Miami vs Santa Barbara 🇺🇸

Miami, United States vs Santa Barbara, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Miami is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santa Barbara is drier, with roughly 87 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Miami🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Avg annual high29°C24°C
Hottest monthAugust (33°C)August (29°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)February (9°C low)
Rainy days / year12639
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, November

🇺🇸 Miami

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

🇺🇸 Santa Barbara

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami or Santa Barbara warmer?

Miami is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Miami or Santa Barbara?

Miami is rainier — Santa Barbara sees about 87 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Miami vs Santa Barbara?

Miami is best around January, February, December; Santa Barbara is best around April, May, November.

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