Santa Bárbara in October

6.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 31°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.

31°CAvg high
22°CAvg low
16Rainy days (93 mm)
11:49 hDaylight
06:35Sunrise · 18:24 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 31°C
  • Very wet: about 16 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

33° 22° J 34° 23° F 34° 24° M 32° 23° A 31° 22° M 29° 22° J 29° 21° J 30° 21° A 30° 21° S 31° 22° O 31° 22° N 32° 22° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 33°C22°C10 mm 2– – 7.7
February 34°C23°C12 mm 3– – 7.4
March 34°C24°C33 mm 7– – 6.8
April 32°C23°C116 mm 15– – 6.0
May 31°C22°C204 mm 21– – 5.6
June 29°C22°C256 mm 23– – 6.0
July 29°C21°C275 mm 24– – 6.1
August 30°C21°C266 mm 23– – 5.9
September 30°C21°C160 mm 20– – 5.7
October 31°C22°C93 mm 16– – 6.4
November 31°C22°C53 mm 11– – 7.0
December 32°C22°C19 mm 4– – 7.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Santa Bárbara in October?

Daytime highs average 31°C and nights about 22°C.

When is the best time to visit Santa Bárbara?

The best months are January, December, February.