Santa Barbara in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Barbara in may 2025
The weather in Santa Barbara in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
63°F
Clear/Sunny
79% of time
16%
3%
3%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
80% of time
13%
5%
3%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
84% of time
11%
3%
2%
Weather at 3am
52°F
80%
11%
4%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Barbara in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Barbara in may.
The climate of Santa Barbara in may is perfect
the weather in Santa Barbara in may is dry ; it never rains.
The climate pleasant here may. The high seasonal norm is 74°F. The seasonal minimum is 63°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Santa Barbara is 68°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Santa Barbara in may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 29 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 94% of the month.
Day length in Santa Barbara in may is 13:59. The sun rises at 04:56 and sets at 18:55.
With a good weather, the month of may is recommended to go in this locality in United States.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Barbara in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.4in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 62% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.83km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 11% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:59 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Santa Barbara in may 2024:
50°F to 77°F
52°F to 79°F
52°F to 74°F
52°F to 65°F
41°F to 65°F
45°F to 76°F
50°F to 79°F
49°F to 76°F
50°F to 76°F
54°F to 77°F
58°F to 79°F
58°F to 79°F
56°F to 76°F
50°F to 72°F
50°F to 72°F
50°F to 74°F
50°F to 74°F
47°F to 70°F
47°F to 74°F
43°F to 70°F
49°F to 74°F
52°F to 76°F
47°F to 68°F
47°F to 68°F
52°F to 72°F
49°F to 74°F
52°F to 77°F
52°F to 79°F
58°F to 83°F
56°F to 81°F
54°F to 79°F
Map: other cities in California in may
Cities near Santa Barbara:
| Los Padres National Forest in may | perfect weather |
| Ventura in may | perfect weather |
| Channel Islands National Park in may | good weather |
| Gaviota in may | perfect weather |
| Oxnard in may | good weather |
| Lompoc in may | good weather |
| Santa Maria in may | perfect weather |
| Malibu in may | perfect weather |
| Topanga in may | perfect weather |
| Pismo Beach in may | perfect weather |
| Santa Monica in may | perfect weather |
| Bakersfield in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Santa Barbara in may:
Weather data for Santa Barbara for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Barbara. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Barbara can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Santa Barbara.