Santa Barbara weather in August (California, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Santa Barbara in August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Santa Barbara is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Santa Barbara in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.4 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 0 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 312 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Santa Barbara. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Barbara, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 0.4 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Sunshine 312 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 75%  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Santa Barbara, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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