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When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- 17Jan
- 18Feb
- 17Mar
- 19Apr
- 20May
- 22Jun
- 25Jul
- 25Aug
- 25Sep
- 23Oct
- 20Nov
- 17Dec
Which is the hottest month in Santa Barbara?
The hottest time of year in Santa Barbara is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 25°C with low heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Santa Barbara?
In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Santa Barbara with 97mm on average. There are normally 6 days in January with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Santa Barbara?
The sunniest time of year in Santa Barbara is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Santa Barbara?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Santa Barbara in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.
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The weather guide for California (Santa Barbara) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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