SeasonMapMonterey vs Santa Barbara in December
Santa Barbara is the better pick in December — 67 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air.
Monterey vs Santa Barbara — December climate, side by side
| Monterey | Santa Barbara | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 63/100 (C) | 67/100 (C) |
| Feels-like high | 14°C | 16°C |
| Avg high / low | 16° / 7° | 18° / 9° |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 |
| Humidity | 78% | 61% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 37 | 30 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Monterey vs Santa Barbara in December — FAQ
- Is December better in Monterey or Santa Barbara?
- Santa Barbara is the better pick in December — 67 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Barbara in December?
- In December, Monterey averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 76 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm.