Santa Barbara Weather in August

What's the weather like in Santa Barbara (Canovanas) in August 2024?

The climate in Santa Barbara during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Santa Barbara and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

Santa Barbara weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.6°C 87°F
Nightly temperature 23.9°C 74.9°F
Average temperature 27.2°C 81°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 193 mm 7.6 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 28.7°C 83.7°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Barbara with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara average temperature in August

August rainfall

Santa Barbara average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Santa Barbara average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Barbara in August 2024.

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Santa Barbara weather stats

Santa Barbara weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.4°C 86.7°F
Driest month: February 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: March 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 27°C 80.6°F
Wettest month: November 199mm 7.8ins
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