Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Santa Barbara, California, United States in May
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
6mm
Sun
9.8h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 6mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.8h 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
May20°C average high
May is close to Santa Barbara's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May6mm average rain
May is one of Santa Barbara's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.8 hours average sun
May 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
May14°C average sea
May 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
May56 weather score
May 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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