Santa Barbara, CA Weather
Santa Barbara hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 80°F (26°C) is about 5°F (3°C) below the typical August high of 85°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Santa Barbara weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Santa Barbara looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 55° and an overnight low of 54°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Santa Barbara 14-day forecast
About the weather in Santa Barbara
Weather in Santa Barbara is shaped by its Mediterranean climate - expect hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August afternoons typically reach 85°F (29°C), while January highs hover near 65°F (19°C). Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches (502 mm) over about 38 rainy days.
Santa Barbara weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 65°F (19°C)
- Record high: 114°F (46°C) · Record low: 31°F (0°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (7 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean - hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 85°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 66°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 65°F (19°C) and lows around 48°F (9°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 114°F (46°C) and dropped as low as 31°F (0°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.9 inches (125 mm) of rain over 7 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.8 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Santa Barbara brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 53°F (11°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Santa Barbara runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Santa Barbara is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Santa Barbara is mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); rain falls on about 18 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Santa Barbara by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |