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The temperatures in Santa Barbara in May are quite cold with temperatures between 9°C and 23°C, warm clothes are a must.
The wather in Santa Barbara in May can vary between cold and nice weather days. Expect a few rainy days but usually not more than 3.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Santa Barbara in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Santa Barbara in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Santa Barbara before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 5° | 3 | 28 | 0 | 75 mm | Good | Santa Barbara in January |
| February | 18° / 4° | 3 | 25 | 0 | 66 mm | Good | Santa Barbara in February |
| March | 19° / 5° | 2 | 29 | 0 | 60 mm | Good | Santa Barbara in March |
| April | 21° / 7° | 1 | 29 | 0 | 23 mm | Good | Santa Barbara in April |
| May | 23° / 9° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 11 mm | Perfect | Santa Barbara in May |
| June | 26° / 12° | 0 | 30 | 0 | 5 mm | Perfect | Santa Barbara in June |
| July | 28° / 15° | 0 | 31 | 0 | 14 mm | Perfect | Santa Barbara in July |
| August | 29° / 15° | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7 mm | Good | Santa Barbara in August |
| September | 28° / 14° | 0 | 30 | 0 | 9 mm | Perfect | Santa Barbara in September |
| October | 25° / 11° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 17 mm | Perfect | Santa Barbara in October |
| November | 21° / 8° | 1 | 29 | 0 | 20 mm | Good | Santa Barbara in November |
| December | 18° / 5° | 3 | 28 | 0 | 66 mm | Good | Santa Barbara in December |