Santa Barbara weather in October
October in Santa Barbara: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Santa Barbara · #109 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Santa Barbara climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 7 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Barbara in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
- October in Santa Barbara: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Santa Barbara on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Barbara in October?
- In October, Santa Barbara averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 15°C, with about 7.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Barbara in October?
- Santa Barbara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in October.