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Santa Barbara Weather in February

February in Santa Barbara sees daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) at night. With around 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Santa Barbara in February

Historically, the month has about 7 days of rain, averaging 60 mm (2.4 in) in total. Individual showers can be quite heavy this month. A proper umbrella or rain jacket is worth having.

Temperature in Santa Barbara in February

February is a perfect month in Santa Barbara, with 20°C (68°F) during the day and 8°C (46°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights drop to 8°C (46°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Santa Barbara in February

The month enjoys around 198 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Santa Barbara.

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Santa Barbara Temperature in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63%  

Best Places in the United States of America in February

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Santa Barbara in February

Pleasant temperatures in February mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Santa Barbara in February

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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