Santa Barbara Weather in December
What's the weather like in Santa Barbara (Canovanas) in December 2024?
The climate in Santa Barbara during December can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
December is in the winter in Santa Barbara and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
| Average temperature | 24.4°C 75.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 167 mm 6.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 21 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 15.5kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Barbara with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Santa Barbara
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 December 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in December
Santa Barbara weather stats
| 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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