Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
34mm
Sun
10h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Santa Barbara, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
April19°C average high
April is on the cooler side of Santa Barbara's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
April34mm average rain
April sits near Santa Barbara's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
April10 hours average sun
April is brighter than Santa Barbara's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
April13°C average sea
April is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
April50 weather score
April sits close to Santa Barbara's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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