Current Weather and Forecast in Santa Barbara, CA
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About the weather in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara has a Mediterranean climate. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 48°. January brings the most rain, on about 7 days, while July is the sunniest, with 13.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 38 days.
Santa Barbara climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
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.