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

Curious about the August weather in Santa Barbara? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Santa Barbara, August is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Santa Barbara in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.4 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 0 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 312 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
SunshineSunshine 312 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Santa Barbara in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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