Santa Bárbara Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Santa Bárbara is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Santa Bárbara, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Santa Bárbara receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 566 mm. Santa Bárbara can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 71 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 22 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Bárbara Precipitation page.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 Bárbara can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Santa Bárbara in Spain
During the months of May and October 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 June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 71 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 307 hours of sunshine.
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