Monterey vs Santa Barbara in July

Santa Barbara is the better pick in July — 89 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.

Monterey vs Santa BarbaraJuly climate, side by side

MontereySanta Barbara
Comfort score85/100 (A)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high20°C28°C
Avg high / low19° / 12°25° / 16°
Rainfall0 mm1 mm
Rainy days01
Humidity82%62%
Air quality (AQI)3347

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

Monterey vs Santa Barbara in July — FAQ

Is July better in Monterey or Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in July — 89 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Barbara in July?
In July, Monterey averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 1 mm.