Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Bárbara

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Santa Bárbara receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Santa Bárbara, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 307 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2517 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Santa Bárbara. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Santa Bárbara’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Bárbara enjoys an average of 2517 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, Santa Bárbara’s wettest month, receives 35 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santa Bárbara Precipitation page.