Santa Barbara Weather in October

What's the weather like in Santa Barbara (California) in October 2025?

The climate in Santa Barbara during October can be summarized as mild and dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Santa Barbara and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Santa Barbara weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.9°C 73.2°F
Nightly temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Average temperature 16°C 60.8°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Barbara with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara average temperature in October

October rainfall

Santa Barbara average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Santa Barbara average rain in October

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 October 2025.

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Santa Barbara weather stats

Santa Barbara weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: June 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: April 10.7hrs
Coldest month: January 16.8°C 62.2°F
Wettest month: January 97mm 3.8ins
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