What is the weather like in Santa Barbara vs Sarasota in December?

In December, Santa Barbara averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Sarasota averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 59 mm.

Santa Barbara vs Sarasota in December

Sarasota is the better pick in December — 78 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sarasota is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air.

Santa Barbara vs Sarasota — December climate, side by side

	Santa Barbara	Sarasota
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	24°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	24° / 14°
Rainfall	100 mm	59 mm
Rainy days	5	3
Humidity	61%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	30	32

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

Santa Barbara vs Sarasota in December — FAQ

Is December better in Santa Barbara or Sarasota?: Sarasota is the better pick in December — 78 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sarasota is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Santa Barbara vs Sarasota in December?: In December, Santa Barbara averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Sarasota averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 59 mm.