Monterey vs Santa Barbara in September

Santa Barbara is the better pick in September — 92 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.

Monterey vs Santa BarbaraSeptember climate, side by side

MontereySanta Barbara
Comfort score88/100 (A)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high22°C27°C
Avg high / low21° / 13°26° / 16°
Rainfall4 mm6 mm
Rainy days11
Humidity81%61%
Air quality (AQI)3336

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

Monterey vs Santa Barbara in September — FAQ

Is September better in Monterey or Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in September — 92 vs 88 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 September?
In September, Monterey averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 6 mm.