Climate normals · 1970–2000
Santa Barbara Climate
Santa Barbara is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 91,842. Its average annual temperature is 15.2°C (59°F), with roughly 492 mm of rain per year.
15.2°C
Avg Temp
492
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Santa Barbara Climate
Santa Barbara has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F) and receives about 492 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.2°C
Avg Temp
492
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 52° | 98 mm |
| February | 12° / 53° | 107 mm |
| March | 12° / 53° | 94 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 35 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 9 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 2 mm |
| July | 20° / 67° | 0 mm |
| August | 20° / 69° | 2 mm |
| September | 19° / 67° | 8 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 14 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 53 mm |
| December | 11° / 53° | 70 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Santa Barbara
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Barbara are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Barbara are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Santa Barbara, United States has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C and about 492 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Santa Barbara average about 27°C (81°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.