November verdict

Santa Barbara, California, United States in November

Weather score40Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

50mm

Sun

6.1h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

40

Mixed

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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November20°C average high

November 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.

November50mm average rain

November 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.

November6.1 hours average sun

November 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

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November16°C average sea

November is close to Santa Barbara's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

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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November40 weather score

November 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.

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