Santa Barbara, CA Weather

California, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 15:30
94°
Sunny Feels like 95° · High 94° / Low 65°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
36%
7 High
Updated 29 min ago

Santa Barbara hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 9°F (5°C) above the typical August high of 85°F (29°C).

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Sunrise
7 AM
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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
95°
Wind
6 mph
S · gusts 6 mph
Humidity
36%
Pressure
29.85 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
5% chance today

Santa Barbara weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Santa Barbara looks overcast, with a high of 97° and an overnight low of 78°. Rain is unlikely (8% chance). Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).

High / Low
97° / 78°
Precipitation
8%
Sunrise / sunset
06:28 AM / 07:32 PM

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Santa Barbara 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 94° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Overcast
High 97° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Sunny
High 96° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Smoky haze
High 93° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Smoky haze
High 84° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Sunny
High 79° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Sunny
High 81° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 80° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Overcast
High 75° Low 65°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Overcast
High 72° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Sunny
High 80° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Sunny
High 81° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Sunny
High 82° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Sunny
High 85° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 2%

About the weather in Santa Barbara

9 months of the year in Santa Barbara land in the band most people call comfortable - highs between 18°C and 27°C with rain on fewer than twelve days. The exceptions sit at either end: August at 85°F (29°C) and January at 65°F (19°C).

Santa Barbara weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: August - highs near 85°F (29°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 65°F (19°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 114°F (46°C) high · 31°F (0°C) low
  • Wettest month: January (7 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: Mediterranean
  • Annual swing: 11°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
  • Average humidity: 59%

Temperatures through the year

Relative humidity averages 59% across the year, drier than about 86% of the cities we track. January bottoms out at 65°F (19°C) in daylight, 48°F (9°C) after dark. August is the warm end of the year, averaging 85°F (29°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) overnight. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 114°F (46°C) and the lowest daily minimum 31°F (0°C). Precipitation concentrates in January - 4.9 inches (125 mm) on 7 days - and thins out by July.

Rain, sun and snow

6 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running May through October. Sunshine averages 11.0 hours a day over the year - sunnier than 95% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, peaking in July at 13.8 hours. Days and nights are about 10°C apart on average - wider than roughly 76% of the cities we track.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Through spring, Santa Barbara is pleasantly warm: 71°F (22°C) by day, 53°F (11°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 13 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 11.7 hours of sun a day.

Summer (June through August)

Summer brings hot afternoons here - highs near 82°F (28°C), nights near 64°F (18°C), and precipitation is sparse, near 10 mm (0.4 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Santa Barbara settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); precipitation is sparse, near 1.8 inches (45 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.5 hours of sun a day.

Winter (December through February)

Through winter, Santa Barbara is crisp but comfortable: 66°F (19°C) by day, 48°F (9°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 18 days over the three months.

Average temperatures in Santa Barbara by month

Monthly averages for Santa Barbara based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 65° 48° 7 4.9 in 8.2 h/day 62%
February 66° 47° 5 3.8 in 9.4 h/day 58%
March 68° 49° 8 4.0 in 10.3 h/day 62%
April 72° 53° 3 1.0 in 11.8 h/day 59%
May 72° 55° 2 0.5 in 13.0 h/day 67%
June 79° 61° 1 0.2 in 13.2 h/day 64%
July 83° 65° 0 0.0 in 13.8 h/day 62%
August 85° 66° 0 0.1 in 12.8 h/day 58%
September 83° 64° 1 0.2 in 11.6 h/day 56%
October 80° 60° 2 0.5 in 10.6 h/day 49%
November 72° 52° 3 1.1 in 9.4 h/day 49%
December 66° 48° 6 3.4 in 8.3 h/day 58%

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Common questions

What is the coldest month in Santa Barbara?
January, with highs of 65°F (19°C) and lows near 48°F (9°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 31°F (0°C).
What is the rainiest month in Santa Barbara?
January, at 4.9 inches (125 mm) over about 7 days. July is the driest month, at 1 mm (0.0 in).
Is there snow in Santa Barbara?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Santa Barbara shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Santa Barbara at its hottest?
August, averaging 85°F (29°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 114°F (46°C).
How warm is Santa Barbara on average?
65°F (18°C) across all twelve months - about 74°F (24°C) by day and 56°F (13°C) after dark.
Is Santa Barbara humid?
Relative humidity averages 59% across the year, which reads as moderate. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
What is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
The best time to visit Santa Barbara is generally January to June, when the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 70°F (21°C), with rain on about 4 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.