Planning a trip to Santa Barbara in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 94 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Barbara has good weather in February.
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Average temperature in Santa Barbara in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Barbara for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +26°C during the day to a minimum of +5°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +18°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +14°C.
Is Santa Barbara warm or cold in February?
Santa Barbara is typically mild in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
February is one of the coolest months in Santa Barbara, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Santa Barbara in February
Santa Barbara weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+19°C
+20°C
Min. temperature
+5°C
+4°C
+4°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+30°C
+32°C
Rainfall
94 mm
94 mm
82 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
65%
65%
66%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
11
9
10
Cloudy days
12
10
11
Rainy days
9
9
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as good as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +19°C for average maximum temperature during the day.The rainfall amount in February stays the same as in the previous month with a 94 mm of total precipitation.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 65%.Winds are stronger in comparison to January, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in January to 9 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Santa Barbara in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santa Barbara is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Santa Barbara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 121 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 54 mm, which is considered heavy rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
February is one of the rainiest months in Santa Barbara, here is a comparison with other months, 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 February in Santa Barbara?
This is the weather in Santa Barbara in February 2024:
1 February
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+19°C
2 February
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+18°C
3 February
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+20°C
4 February
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+21°C
5 February
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+18°C
6 February
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+18°C
7 February
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+19°C
8 February
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+21°C
9 February
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+26°C
10 February
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+23°C
11 February
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+20°C
12 February
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+16°C
13 February
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+16°C
14 February
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+17°C
15 February
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+16°C
16 February
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+16°C
17 February
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+18°C
18 February
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+18°C
19 February
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+18°C
20 February
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+22°C
21 February
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+22°C
22 February
🌧️
+15°C
23 February
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+12°C
24 February
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+12°C
25 February
🌧️
+12°C
26 February
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+13°C
27 February
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+13°C
28 February
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+14°C
In February 2024 Santa Barbara had 11 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Santa Barbara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Santa Barbara in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+21°C) and the highest in 2015 (+25°C). 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 February:
Is February a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
February is a really good time to go to Santa Barbara. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santa Barbara.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Barbara in February?
February has mild temperatures in Santa Barbara. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Santa Barbara rainy in February?
Santa Barbara is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Santa Barbara in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Barbara in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.
