October is an ideal time to visit Santa Barbara if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +77°F and about 20 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 15 mm of precipitation over an average of 4 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
October is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Barbara
Average weather
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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
15 mm
Total precipitation
58%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
20 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Barbara has great weather in October.
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Average temperature in Santa Barbara in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Barbara for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +54°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +82°F.
Is Santa Barbara warm or cold in October?
Santa Barbara is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +61°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Santa Barbara:
Climate in Santa Barbara in October
Santa Barbara weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+77°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
+54°F
+50°F
+43°F
Max. temperature
+117°F
+102°F
+93°F
Rainfall
5 mm
15 mm
33 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
60%
58%
59%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
23
20
14
Cloudy days
4
7
11
Rainy days
3
4
5
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as great as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 15 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 60% to 58%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 23 sunny days in September to 20 in October.
Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Santa Barbara in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santa Barbara is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Santa Barbara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Santa Barbara is amazing in October with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Barbara wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Santa Barbara?
This is the weather in Santa Barbara in October 2024:
1 October
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+71°F
2 October
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+73°F
3 October
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+81°F
4 October
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+88°F
5 October
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+91°F
6 October
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+94°F
7 October
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+89°F
8 October
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+84°F
9 October
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+82°F
10 October
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+79°F
11 October
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+80°F
12 October
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+80°F
13 October
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+78°F
14 October
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+79°F
15 October
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+88°F
16 October
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+84°F
17 October
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+82°F
18 October
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+83°F
19 October
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+83°F
20 October
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+85°F
21 October
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+82°F
22 October
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+77°F
23 October
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+75°F
24 October
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+73°F
25 October
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+70°F
26 October
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+72°F
27 October
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+71°F
28 October
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+77°F
29 October
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+75°F
30 October
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+74°F
31 October
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+83°F
In October 2024 Santa Barbara had 30 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 58%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Santa Barbara climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santa Barbara in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+70°F) and the highest in 2015 (+77°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 117 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1100 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Barbara in October:
Is October a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
Yes, October is a great time to go to Santa Barbara, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Santa Barbara.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Barbara in October?
October is warm in Santa Barbara. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Santa Barbara rainy in October?
Santa Barbara is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Santa Barbara in October?
Yes, Santa Barbara is sunny in October. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Barbara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
