Los Angeles vs Santa Barbara in May

Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Santa Barbara is nice, dry, clean air.

Los Angeles vs Santa Barbara — May climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Comfort score98/100 (S)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high24°C22°C
Avg high / low24° / 14°22° / 13°
Rainfall9 mm10 mm
Rainy days21
Humidity65%62%
Air quality (AQI)6139

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

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Los Angeles vs Santa Barbara in May — FAQ

Is May better in Los Angeles or Santa Barbara?
Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Santa Barbara is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs Santa Barbara in May?
In May, Los Angeles averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 10 mm.