Santa Barbara has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in February, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially in spring, creating warm and dry conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ☔ | 60.7°F | 54.5°F | 48.2°F | 77.0°F | 34.9°F | 70% | 90 | 2.9 | 3.02 |
| February | ☔ | 60.6°F | 54.4°F | 48.1°F | 77.9°F | 33.8°F | 72% | 93 | 3.1 | 3.89 |
| March | 🌤️ | 62.0°F | 55.4°F | 48.8°F | 83.8°F | 39.2°F | 74% | 77 | 3.2 | 5.14 |
| April | 🌤️ | 65.2°F | 57.6°F | 50.1°F | 87.4°F | 39.0°F | 69% | 25 | 3.4 | 6.56 |
| May | ☀️ | 69.8°F | 61.7°F | 53.5°F | 88.7°F | 43.9°F | 64% | 10 | 3.3 | 7.34 |
| June | ☀️ | 75.2°F | 66.8°F | 58.3°F | 96.6°F | 46.9°F | 56% | 3 | 3.1 | 7.75 |
| July | ☀️ | 78.7°F | 70.9°F | 63.0°F | 97.9°F | 52.7°F | 53% | 2 | 2.6 | 7.61 |
| August | 🌞 | 79.8°F | 71.9°F | 64.0°F | 97.5°F | 53.4°F | 52% | 2 | 2.6 | 7.12 |
| September | ☀️ | 78.4°F | 70.4°F | 62.5°F | 101.8°F | 50.7°F | 56% | 6 | 2.6 | 5.93 |
| October | ☀️ | 73.9°F | 66.1°F | 58.4°F | 94.8°F | 46.2°F | 58% | 18 | 2.7 | 4.60 |
| November | ☀️ | 66.8°F | 59.7°F | 52.6°F | 86.2°F | 38.7°F | 63% | 37 | 2.8 | 3.45 |
| December | 🌤️ | 61.0°F | 54.8°F | 48.6°F | 75.7°F | 30.6°F | 68% | 73 | 3.0 | 2.73 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °F
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Rainfall is concentrated in the winter months. Humidity stays moderate (around 63%), peaking in spring, which creates warm and dry conditions.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years of records, Santa Barbara's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 101.8°F in September 2020, and its coldest dropped to 30.6°F in December 1990. 2015 was the warmest year overall and 2011 the coolest.
The warmest year in Santa Barbara's recorded history was 2015 (avg: 64.4°F), while the coldest was 2011 (avg: 60.1°F).
Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °F
Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 69.6°F | 62.6°F | 55.6°F | 88.9°F | 41.0°F | 562 | 67% | 2.8 m/s |
2024 | 69.1°F | 62.4°F | 55.6°F | 95.9°F | 41.2°F | 474 | 67% | 2.8 m/s |
2023 | 67.5°F | 61.0°F | 54.5°F | 91.2°F | 37.4°F | 732 | 70% | 2.9 m/s |
2022 | 70.7°F | 63.1°F | 55.4°F | 96.3°F | 39.6°F | 262 | 61% | 2.9 m/s |
2021 | 69.4°F | 62.1°F | 54.7°F | 92.5°F | 39.9°F | 350 | 63% | 2.9 m/s |
2020 | 70.7°F | 63.3°F | 55.8°F | 101.8°F | 40.8°F | 259 | 62% | 2.9 m/s |
2019 | 68.0°F | 61.3°F | 54.7°F | 89.6°F | 38.5°F | 671 | 68% | 2.9 m/s |
2018 | 70.7°F | 63.3°F | 55.9°F | 97.9°F | 38.1°F | 321 | 63% | 2.8 m/s |
2017 | 70.3°F | 63.1°F | 56.1°F | 94.6°F | 39.7°F | 487 | 64% | 2.8 m/s |
2016 | 70.5°F | 63.1°F | 55.8°F | 93.6°F | 39.2°F | 385 | 63% | 2.9 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), August is typically the hottest month in Santa Barbara, California, with average high temperatures around 79.8°F.
February is the coldest month in Santa Barbara, with average low temperatures around 48.1°F.
February receives the most rainfall with approximately 93 mm, while July is the driest with 2 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 101.8°F in September 2020. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was 30.6°F in December 1990.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Santa Barbara receives the most sunlight in June with an average solar radiation of 7.75 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in California.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
