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

What weather conditions can you expect in Santa Barbara this October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Santa Barbara during October, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Santa Barbara in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 4 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 242 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Santa Barbara. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Santa Barbara, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Sunshine 242 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 71%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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