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

In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 11 mm.

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in October

Santa Barbara is the better pick in October — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	25°C	24°C
Avg high / low	26° / 11°	25° / 14°
Rainfall	21 mm	11 mm
Rainy days	2	1
Humidity	68%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	35	35

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in October — FAQ

Is October better in Big Sur or Santa Barbara?: Santa Barbara is the better pick in October — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in October?: In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 11 mm.