Santa Barbara weather in May
May in Santa Barbara: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Santa Barbara · #320 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Santa Barbara in May
No notes yet. Open Santa Barbara on the map to add the first one.
Santa Barbara climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Rainfall | 13 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Santa Barbara?
Loading map…
Santa Barbara in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
- May in Santa Barbara: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Santa Barbara on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Barbara in May?
- In May, Santa Barbara averages a daily high of 23.4°C and a low of 13.3°C, with about 12.9 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Barbara in May?
- Santa Barbara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.