Climate Insights for Santa Barbara

The climate in Santa Barbara is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,514 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Barbara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Barbara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santa Barbara is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 99 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Barbara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Barbara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Santa Barbara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Barbara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 91°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Santa Barbara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,514 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 210 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 317 mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 97 mm. That's 220 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Santa Barbara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 99 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 12.5 in of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.8 in. That's 8.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Santa Barbara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Barbara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Barbara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Barbara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.