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Weather in Santa Barbara for May 2025

Your guide to Santa Barbara weather in May - trends and predictions

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    • Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2025 in Santa Barbara has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 20.7 °F (showing only a slight deviation of 0.3 °F).

  • The forecast for the coming days of May 2025 predicts a temperature of 31.3 °F , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Santa Barbara at the beginning of May is 16.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 28.3 °F by the end of May.

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  • With an average of 3 rainy days, Santa Barbara experiences minimal rainfall in May.

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Average dry days
28
Dry days
Average rainy days
3
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/12°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
15 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Santa Barbara Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
16°
2
Patchy rain possible
19°
3
Patchy rain possible
17°
4
Sunny
20°
5
Patchy rain possible
15°
6
Patchy rain possible
15°
7
Overcast
16°
8
Partly cloudy
20°
9
Partly cloudy
25°
10
Partly cloudy
25°
11
Partly cloudy
29°
12
Cloudy
21°
13
Sunny
20°
14
Sunny
21°
15
Partly cloudy
18°
16
Overcast
16°
17
Overcast
17°
18
Sunny
25°
19
Sunny
26°
20
Sunny
25°
21
Overcast
20°
22
Cloudy
21°
23
Patchy rain possible
21°
24
Patchy rain possible
19°
25
Weather Alert Sunny
25°
26
Partly cloudy
27°
27
Sunny
25°
28
Sunny
28°
29
Sunny
29°
30
Sunny
33°
31
Sunny
31°

Temperatures trend during May in Santa Barbara

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Santa Barbara day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /11° 0 mm 4
May 2 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /11° 0.2 mm 4
May 3 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /12° 0.2 mm 4
May 4 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 0 mm 6
May 5 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /10° 0.1 mm 4
May 6 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /10° 0.6 mm 4
May 7 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /12° 0 mm 4
May 8 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /11° 0 mm 6
May 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /14° 0 mm 7
May 10 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /15° 0 mm 7
May 11 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 29° /14° 0 mm 7
May 12 Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /13° 0 mm 5
May 13 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /10° 0 mm 6
May 14 Sunny
Sunny
 21° /11° 0 mm 6
May 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /12° 0 mm 5
May 16 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /12° 0 mm 4
May 17 Overcast
Overcast
 17° /11° 0 mm 4
May 18 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /13° 0 mm 7
May 19 Sunny
Sunny
 26° /15° 0 mm 7
May 20 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /20° 0 mm 7
May 21 Overcast
Overcast
 20° /12° 0 mm 5
May 22 Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /12° 0 mm 5
May 23 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /12° 0.2 mm 5
May 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /9° 0.2 mm 4
May 25 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /10° 0 mm 2.6
May 26 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 27° /15° 0 mm 2.4
May 27 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /13° 0 mm 2.5
May 28 Sunny
Sunny
 28° /11° 0 mm 2.3
May 29 Sunny
Sunny
 29° /12° 0 mm 0
May 30 Sunny
Sunny
 33° /15° 0 mm 6
May 31 Sunny
Sunny
 31° /15° 0 mm 6
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Santa Barbara in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Santa Barbara forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Santa Barbara in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Santa Barbara during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 20° and cooler nights around 12°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Santa Barbara during May?
Rainfall in Santa Barbara during May is rare to nonexistent, with the total expected rainfall being less than 10 mm and approximately 3 days seeing any precipitation. Planning without the concern for rain is generally straightforward during this very dry period.
What are the typical wind conditions in Santa Barbara during May?
The average wind speed in Santa Barbara during May is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Santa Barbara

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Santa Barbaras May weather 💧

UV exposure in Santa Barbara during May

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