Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Santa Barbara, California, United States in December
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
63mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Santa Barbara, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December18°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJuly to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December63mm average rain
December is wetter than Santa Barbara's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.6 hours average sun
December is one of Santa Barbara's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December15°C average sea
December is below Santa Barbara's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December32 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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