What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Barbara in October?

In October, Monterey averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 11 mm.

Monterey 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 Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.

Monterey vs Santa Barbara — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	21°C	24°C
Avg high / low	21° / 12°	25° / 14°
Rainfall	14 mm	11 mm
Rainy days	1	1
Humidity	77%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	35	35

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

Month by month

Monterey vs Santa Barbara in October — FAQ

Is October better in Monterey 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 Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Barbara in October?: In October, Monterey averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 11 mm.