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Santa Barbara in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Santa Barbara in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Santa Barbara, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Santa Barbara in November 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Santa Barbara in November? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +21°C and approximately 14 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 33 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
33 mm
Total precipitation
59%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Barbara has good weather in November.

Average temperature in Santa Barbara in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Barbara for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +19°C.

Is Santa Barbara warm or cold in November?

Santa Barbara is typically mild in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +16°C to +14°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Santa Barbara:

Climate in Santa Barbara in November

Santa Barbara weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+25°C+21°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+10°C+6°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+39°C+34°C+28°C
Rainfall
15 mm33 mm69 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
58%59%62%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
201411
Cloudy days
71112
Rainy days
458
Snowy days
000

November typically has worse weather conditions compared to October. It’s getting colder in November. From +25°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 15 mm to 33 mm. Humidity rises from 58% to 59%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 20 sunny days in October to 14 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Santa Barbara in November 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 November, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Santa Barbara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 17% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 22 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during November, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how November 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 November in Santa Barbara?

This is the weather in Santa Barbara in November 2024:
1 November
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+29°C
2 November
☀️
+29°C
3 November
☀️
+28°C
4 November
☀️
+27°C
5 November
☀️
+25°C
6 November
☀️
+25°C
7 November
☀️
+23°C
8 November
☀️
+22°C
9 November
☀️
+25°C
10 November
☁️
+23°C
11 November
☀️
+27°C
12 November
☀️
+28°C
13 November
☁️
+25°C
14 November
☀️
+24°C
15 November
☁️
+21°C
16 November
🌧️
+20°C
17 November
☀️
+20°C
18 November
🌧️
+19°C
19 November
☀️
+23°C
20 November
☀️
+22°C
21 November
☀️
+25°C
22 November
☁️
+26°C
23 November
☁️
+23°C
24 November
☀️
+20°C
25 November
☀️
+20°C
26 November
☁️
+20°C
27 November
☁️
+21°C
28 November
☀️
+20°C
29 November
☁️
+19°C
30 November
☁️
+19°C
In November 2024 Santa Barbara had 18 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 51%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Santa Barbara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Santa Barbara in November 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Santa Barbara?

November 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 November?

November 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 November?

Santa Barbara is usually dry in November. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Santa Barbara in November?

The amount of sunny days in Santa Barbara during November varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Santa Barbara

Source of the data

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.