Santa Barbara vs Santa Cruz, California 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 Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.

Santa Barbara vs Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJuly climate, side by side

Santa BarbaraSanta Cruz, California
Comfort score89/100 (A)85/100 (A)
Feels-like high28°C24°C
Avg high / low25° / 16°24° / 10°
Rainfall1 mm0 mm
Rainy days10
Humidity62%79%
Air quality (AQI)4733

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

Santa Barbara vs Santa Cruz, California in July — FAQ

Is July better in Santa Barbara or Santa Cruz, California?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in July — 89 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Santa Barbara vs Santa Cruz, California in July?
In July, Santa Barbara averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 0 mm.