Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Santa Barbara: January, February, December.
- Best months for Santa Barbara: January, February, December.
- Peak season is January, February, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, September.
- The least pleasant month is May (score 5.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 21°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.3 |
| February | 31°C | 21°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.0 |
| March | 32°C | 22°C | 41 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 33°C | 24°C | 63 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 33°C | 24°C | 221 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.1 |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 297 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 483 mm | 30 | – | – | 5.8 |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 447 mm | 30 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 30°C | 23°C | 367 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.9 |
| October | 30°C | 23°C | 243 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.7 |
| November | 31°C | 22°C | 89 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 30°C | 22°C | 55 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
The best months are January, February, December.
When is the rainy season in Santa Barbara?
The wettest months are July, August, September.