Weather · Santa Barbara, United States

Santa Barbara Weather in May

Expect mild, mostly dry in Santa Barbara through May: highs near 22°C, lows around 13°C, 15mm of rain across the month. It's a reasonable time to visit.

Avg high

22°C

72°F

Avg low

13°C

55°F

Rainfall

15mm

#7 wettest of 12

What to pack

Summer clothes by day; a light layer for evenings. Rain is unlikely to interrupt your plans.

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