Santa Barbara (CA) Climate by Month
The weather in Santa Barbara is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The temperature in Santa Barbara remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in September. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 18°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 7°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Barbara maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 388 mm. Santa Barbara can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 88 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.4 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Santa Barbara can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 6.1 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Santa Barbara in the United States of America
During the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 88 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 342 hours of sunshine.
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