February · United States
Best time to visit Santa Barbara in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santa Barbara in February
Average temperature 12°C, 119 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
3.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 119 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Santa Barbara scores 3.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 119 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santa Barbara pairs Spanish colonial architecture and a palm-lined waterfront with California wine country.
February in Santa Barbara — the hardest end of the year
February averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 119 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 6.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santa Barbara in February?
- In February, Santa Barbara averages 12°C, 119 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.3/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
- February earns a 3.3/10 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 February?
- Expect about 119 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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