Santa Barbara weather in February

Santa Barbara, United States
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February in Santa Barbara: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Santa Barbara · #496 of 897 destinations to visit in February · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Santa Barbara climate normals — February

Daytime high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Rainfall59 mm / 2.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity52%🍃 comfortable
Dew point2°C / 35°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight11 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall2.6 cm / 1 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Santa Barbara in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
February in Santa Barbara: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Santa Barbara on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Santa Barbara in February?
In February, Santa Barbara averages a daily high of 18.8°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 59 mm of rain over roughly 4.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Santa Barbara in February?
Santa Barbara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in February.
Does it snow in Santa Barbara in February?
Santa Barbara sees roughly 2.6 cm of snowfall in February.

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