
In April, Santa Barbara gets 19.29mm of rain and approximately 1 rainy days in the month. Temperature hovers around 21°c and at night it feels like 9°c. In March, Santa Barbara gets 63.65mm of rain and approximately 3 rainy days in the month. Temperature hovers around 19°c and at night it feels like 8°c. In February, Santa Barbara gets 66.53mm of rain and approximately 3 rainy days in the month. Temperature hovers around 18°c and at night it feels like 7°c.

In January, Santa Barbara gets 73.99mm of rain and approximately 3 rainy days in the month. Temperature hovers around 18°c and at night it feels like 8°c. Adding that much more sizzle to the mix, July/August is typically the time for Santa Barbara’s most beloved annual celebration, the Old Spanish Days Fiesta.Santa Barbara, United States of America Weather Averages Month Water temps are at their peak in August – in the lower 60s – upwards of 10✯ warmer than the lows of March and April. This is the time of the year when wetsuits are not an immediate necessity for taking a swim/surf/kayak in the Santa Barbara Channel. The masses flock here during summer’s peak for good reasons. But, with an uptick in temps in the months of July and August (highs just below 80✯), there is also a noticeable increase in hotel prices as well as visitors. With typical year-round highs hovering in the low-60s to upper-70✯ range, Santa Barbara’s temperatures are as pleasant as its laid-back locals. High season in July and August brings high temperatures and prices
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To experience Santa Barbara’s spring in full bloom, the Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Festival remains a must for wine lovers and visitors alike. It’s easy to be fooled by the pleasantness of these months, but you’ll still want to pack your sunscreen during the day and a jacket at night.

Not too hot and not too cold, these are the months you’ll want to stroll down State Street, bike along the beach, and winery hop that much more. Not too hot, not too cold – shoulder season is the time for outdoor sports © Ruta May Photography / Shutterstock Enjoy outdoor adventures in the sunshine during shoulder seasons (March to June and September to November)įor lovers of the in-between, you will find solace in Santa Barbara’s shoulder seasons. Fans of whale watching will find gray whale numbers at their peak between January and March as they move northward along the coast. You’ll see Santa Barbarans all bundled up, but perhaps the hot hotel deals will keep you feeling cozy? The holiday warmth is also omnipresent in December leading into January, with the Santa Barbara Parade of Lights and open-air Christmas light tours aboard the Santa Barbara Trolley being annual staples. January and February are also, historically, the town’s rainiest months. High temperatures rarely crawl out of the 60✯s and lows have been known to hover in the low 40✯s. But, for white sand beach bliss without the crowds, the December to February timeframe is it. Grab yourself a bargain during low season from December to Februaryĭon’t count on a white snowy winter in Santa Barbara, folks.

This month-by-month guide to events in Santa Barbara can help you time your visit perfectly.

Whether you are a deal hawk looking to maximize a trip budget, a festival-lover seeking a stretch of uniquely Santa Barbara gatherings, or a sun-seeker looking to escape cooler climes, the time of year you land on can make all the difference. Coastal perfection – in the form of a Mediterranean-esque climate, clusters of palm trees, and the looming Santa Ynez Mountains beyond the city skyline – is a year-round constant in Santa Barbara.īut, depending on the type of California escapade you seek, there are optimal times for planning it.
