Destination

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Best timeMar–Jun & Sep–Oct

Set inSanta Barbara, California, United States

In season~72°F high

Climate50–84°F

Nearest airportSBA

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Santa Barbara

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightAug · 83%

WarmestJul · 84°F

WettestMar

Best windowMar–Jun & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Spanish tile and palm-lined beach where the California coast turns east instead of north.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Santa Monica Pier

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?

The best time to visit Santa Barbara is March–June & September–October, in Santa Barbara, California, United States.

Where is Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara, California, United States. The nearest major airport is SBA.

What is Santa Barbara known for?

Spanish tile and palm-lined beach where the California coast turns east instead of north.

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