The climate in Santa Barbara during September can be summarized as warm and very dry.
September is in the fall / autumn in Santa Barbara and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 24.6°C 76.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.9°C 53.3°F |
| Average temperature | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 7 mm 0.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 2 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.5°C 63.6°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average September is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Barbara with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
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 September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
| 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 |