Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Santa Barbara, California, United States in February
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°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
February18°C average high
February 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
February89mm average rain
February is one of Santa Barbara's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February7.3 hours average sun
February is below Santa Barbara's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February14°C average sea
February 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
February35 weather score
February 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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