What’s the climate like in Santa Barbara?
The current climate of Santa Barbara features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santa Barbara in recent years was 37°C in September 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in February 2023.
On average, Santa Barbara receives 352 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Santa Barbara?
The best time to visit Santa Barbara for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santa Barbara.
Climate Table of Santa Barbara
The climate table of Santa Barbara shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 94 | 56 | 68 | 10 | 7,5 | 1,6 | 0,8 | 1,0 | 1,3 | 15 | 14 | 82 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in August and September
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in January, February, March and December
- Precipitation: 352 mm per year, averaging 29 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,8 mm in July, 1,0 mm in August and 1,3 mm in September
- Wettest months: 94 mm in January, 82 mm in December and 68 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Santa Barbara
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santa Barbara, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Barbara
This graph shows how much precipitation Santa Barbara, California, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Barbara
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santa Barbara, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santa Barbara
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santa Barbara, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Barbara
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santa Barbara, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Santa Barbara by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Barbara. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
