Weather in Santa Barbara
What's the weather like in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 19°C (67°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July, with overnight lows around 9°C (49°F) and 19°C (65°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Santa Barbara are January through June, and October through December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.421, -119.698
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 67°F | 9°C / 49°F | 123 mm | 6 | — |
| February | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 48°F | 69 mm | 5 | — |
| March | 21°C / 69°F | 10°C / 50°F | 92 mm | 8 | — |
| April | 23°C / 74°F | 12°C / 53°F | 22 mm | 3 | — |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 56°F | 14 mm | 3 | — |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 5 mm | 1 | — |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 19°C / 65°F | 2 mm | 0 | — |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 19°C / 66°F | 4 mm | 1 | — |
| September | 29°C / 83°F | 18°C / 65°F | 5 mm | 1 | — |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 60°F | 12 mm | 2 | — |
| November | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 53°F | 26 mm | 3 | — |
| December | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | 92 mm | 6 | — |
Santa Barbara by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
The most comfortable months in Santa Barbara are usually April, May, November, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Santa Barbara?
August is typically the hottest month in Santa Barbara, averaging a high of 29°C (85°F).
What is the coldest month in Santa Barbara?
February is usually the coldest, with average lows around 9°C (48°F).
Does it snow in Santa Barbara?
Snow is rare in Santa Barbara; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
Live forecast, sunrise/sunset, and more.