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Santa Barbara cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Santa Barbara in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 82°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 65°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 1%fewest rain days (July)
- 30%most rain days (March)
Weather in Santa Barbara right now
Weather in Santa Barbara by month
Average highs run from 65°F (18°C) in January to 82°F (28°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in March. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65 / 45°F18 / 7°C | 19% | 7 mph12 km/h | 58°F14°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 66 / 46°F19 / 8°C | 23% | 8 mph13 km/h | 57°F14°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| March | 66 / 48°F19 / 9°C | 30% | 8 mph13 km/h | 56°F13°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| April | 71 / 51°F21 / 11°C | 8% | 7 mph12 km/h | 57°F14°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 69 / 55°F21 / 13°C | 9% | 7 mph11 km/h | 59°F15°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 74 / 60°F24 / 15°C | 4% | 6 mph10 km/h | 63°F17°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| July | 79 / 64°F26 / 18°C | 1% | 6 mph9 km/h | 65°F18°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 82 / 66°F28 / 19°C | 3% | 6 mph9 km/h | 68°F20°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| September | 80 / 65°F27 / 18°C | 14% | 6 mph10 km/h | 68°F20°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| October | 80 / 58°F27 / 15°C | 4% | 7 mph11 km/h | 65°F18°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| November | 72 / 50°F22 / 10°C | 10% | 7 mph11 km/h | 61°F16°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| December | 66 / 47°F19 / 9°C | 27% | 6 mph10 km/h | 60°F15°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Santa Barbara
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 22026 | Emerald PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Los Angeles |
Ships that visit Santa Barbara
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.