Santa Barbara
Spanish colonial architecture enforced by strict building codes so the whole downtown reads as one consistent postcard, wine country a short drive over the mountains, and a beach and pier culture that never quite gave up the 1970s pace.
The best time to visit Santa Barbara is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 21:31 (UTC-7).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 72°F · rain 0.9in · 13.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C65°F | 153mm6.0in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| February | 18°C65°F | 63mm2.5in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| March | 18°C65°F | 111mm4.4in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 22°C72°F | 22mm0.9in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 22°C72°F | 21mm0.8in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 25°C77°F | 5mm0.2in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| July | 28°C82°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C84°F | 6mm0.2in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 28°C83°F | 8mm0.3in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 26°C79°F | 12mm0.5in | 11.3h11.3h | |
| November | 22°C72°F | 31mm1.2in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| December | 18°C65°F | 153mm6.0in | 9.9h9.9h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USD · United States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
The best time to visit Santa Barbara is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Santa Barbara get?
Typical daytime highs in Santa Barbara are Mar–May 21°C (70°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (81°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (78°F), Dec–Feb 18°C (65°F).
Is Santa Barbara expensive?
On the ground, Santa Barbara is high-end.
What sort of trip is Santa Barbara good for?
Santa Barbara is good for sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, old stones and real towns.