What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in August?

In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 3 mm.

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in August

Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara — August climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Santa Barbara
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	29°C	28°C
Avg high / low	28° / 13°	26° / 16°
Rainfall	0 mm	3 mm
Rainy days	0	1
Humidity	72%	62%
Air quality (AQI)	29	37

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in August — FAQ

Is August better in Big Sur or Santa Barbara?: Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in August?: In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 3 mm.