Myrtle Beach vs Santa Barbara in August

Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Myrtle Beach is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Myrtle Beach vs Santa BarbaraAugust climate, side by side

Myrtle BeachSanta Barbara
Comfort score78/100 (B)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high36°C28°C
Avg high / low30° / 24°26° / 16°
Rainfall190 mm3 mm
Rainy days121
Humidity83%62%
Air quality (AQI)6437

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

Myrtle Beach vs Santa Barbara in August — FAQ

Is August better in Myrtle Beach or Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Myrtle Beach is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach vs Santa Barbara in August?
In August, Myrtle Beach averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 190 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 3 mm.