April verdict

Santa Barbara, California, United States in April

Weather score50Mixed

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.

Santa Barbara, California, United States, United States travel weather guide
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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

34mm

Sun

10h

Sea

13°C

Weather score

50

Mixed

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Trip feel

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.

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Temperature

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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.

Sea temperature

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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.

Weather score

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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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