Santa Barbara vs Sarasota in May

Sarasota is the better pick in May — 89 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sarasota is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Barbara is nice, dry, clean air.

Santa Barbara vs SarasotaMay climate, side by side

Santa BarbaraSarasota
Comfort score84/100 (A)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high22°C34°C
Avg high / low22° / 13°31° / 21°
Rainfall10 mm76 mm
Rainy days16
Humidity62%73%
Air quality (AQI)3945

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

Santa Barbara vs Sarasota in May — FAQ

Is May better in Santa Barbara or Sarasota?
Sarasota is the better pick in May — 89 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sarasota is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Barbara is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Santa Barbara vs Sarasota in May?
In May, Santa Barbara averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 10 mm of rain; Sarasota averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 76 mm.