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

In September, Big Sur averages 27°C high / 13°C low with about 5 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 6 mm.

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in September

Santa Barbara is the better pick in September — 92 vs 87 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 — September climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	28°C	27°C
Avg high / low	27° / 13°	26° / 16°
Rainfall	5 mm	6 mm
Rainy days	1	1
Humidity	72%	61%
Air quality (AQI)	33	36

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in September — FAQ

Is September better in Big Sur or Santa Barbara?: Santa Barbara is the better pick in September — 92 vs 87 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 September?: In September, Big Sur averages 27°C high / 13°C low with about 5 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 6 mm.