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

Looking to travel to Santa Barbara in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Santa Barbara the weather in October is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Santa Barbara in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 4 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 242 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 23 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
SunshineSunshine 242 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in October 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 October?

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 October.

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

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