🇺🇸 New York vs Santa Barbara 🇺🇸

New York, United States vs Santa Barbara, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santa Barbara is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santa Barbara is drier, with roughly 85 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Avg annual high
17°C
24°C
Hottest month
July · 30°C
August · 29°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)February (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
124
39
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberApril, May, November

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇺🇸 Santa Barbara

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is New York or Santa Barbara warmer?

Santa Barbara is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Santa Barbara?

New York is rainier — Santa Barbara sees about 85 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Santa Barbara?

New York is best around May, September, October; Santa Barbara is best around April, May, November.

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