Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Santa Barbara, California, United States in March
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
76mm
Sun
8.4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the 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
March18°C average high
March 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
March76mm average rain
March 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
March8.4 hours average sun
March sits close to Santa Barbara's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March14°C average sea
March 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
March39 weather score
March scores below Santa Barbara's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Santa Barbara, California, United States
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