Montecito weather in May (California, United States of America)

Is May a good time to explore Montecito weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Montecito is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Montecito in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.5 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 2 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 311 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Montecito climate page with graphs.

 

Montecito, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 9.5 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Sunshine 311 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 71% *  

Data from: Santa Barbara, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Montecito, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Montecito.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.