Weather & Best Time to Visit in Santa Barbara

Best time to visit Santa Barbara

Spring (March–May) or Fall (September–November). Pleasant mild temperatures (highs in mid-60s to mid-70s°F), far fewer crowds than summer, lower hotel rates. Fall especially noted for consistently pleasant weather and harvest season wine events. Summer is ideal for beach/outdoor activities but brings peak crowds and prices

Santa Barbara weather by month

MonthHigh (°F)Low (°F)Notes
Jan6647mild & mostly dry
Feb6647mild & mostly dry
Mar6949mild & mostly dry
Apr7252warm & sunny
May7556warm & sunny
Jun7960warm & sunny
Jul8366warm & sunny
Aug8466warm & sunny
Sep8364warm & sunny
Oct7858warm & sunny
Nov7252mild & sunny
Dec6547mild & mostly dry