April · United States
Best time to visit Santa Barbara in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santa Barbara in April
Average temperature 14°C, 15 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Santa Barbara scores 6.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 15 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santa Barbara pairs Spanish colonial architecture and a palm-lined waterfront with California wine country.
April in Santa Barbara: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
April averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 15 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 daylight hours.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? August scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santa Barbara in April?
- In April, Santa Barbara averages 14°C, 15 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
- April earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Santa Barbara in April?
- Expect about 15 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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