Santa Barbara Weather in March

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

The climate in Santa Barbara during March can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

March is in the spring in Santa Barbara and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

Santa Barbara weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.9°C 82.1°F
Nightly temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Average temperature 24.3°C 75.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 86 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 26.2°C 79.1°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average March is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Barbara with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara average temperature in March

March rainfall

Santa Barbara average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Santa Barbara average rain in March

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 March 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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