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Santa Barbara in June
Santa Barbara warms up: highs climb to 78°F (26°C), from 73°F in May, with lows of 62°F (16°C) and about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 57%
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 17 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs settle around 78°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 62°F (16°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 27%.
Plan around June
June is one of Santa Barbara's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by July, the score drops to 97/100.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 17 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 3°C (6°F) from May.
- Comfort holds steady from May (100 → 100/100).
- June sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
- Our Solvang & Santa Barbara route is planned for Early Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — June falls outside it.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Santa Barbara in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
El Presidio de Santa Barbara
Reconstructed Spanish fort from 1782, with adobe quarters and a chapel, two blocks from State Street.
Why now June scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
East Beach
Wide sandy beach with volleyball courts and a palm-lined bike path.
Why now Highs near 78°F and 0.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Spanish-Moorish courthouse with a free clock tower lookout over red roofs.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Brophy Bros
Seafood restaurant upstairs on the harbor, known for clam chowder and views over the boats.
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
Funk Zone taproom of a Santa Ynez Valley brewery with a patio.
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
Counter seafood shack at the end of Stearns Wharf; lobster and crab.
Nearby in June
- Solvang in June~28 mi · highs 77°F, 0.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hollywood in June~81 mi · highs 83°F, 0.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Los Angeles in June~87 mi · highs 83°F, 0.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Pasadena in June~91 mi · highs 82°F, 0.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~313 m to Santa Barbara's ~15 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Santa Barbara in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. June is inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
How hot is Santa Barbara in June?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 62°F (16°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Santa Barbara in June?
Not much: about 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 15.9 in (404 mm).
What should I pack for Santa Barbara in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Santa Barbara
Routes in season in June
- Pacific Coast Highway Apr – Oct
Planning Santa Barbara in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.