Santa Bárbara in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Santa Bárbara in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
60.6 °F
Average:
62.9 °F
Maximum:
66.7 °F
Sea water temperature in Santa Bárbara in May
In the city of Santa Bárbara, the month of May is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 60.6°F on May 11, 2016, with an average temperature being 62.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 66.7°F on May 31, 2024.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 61.7°F | 63.0°F | 62.0°F |
| May 2 | 61.8°F | 62.9°F | 61.9°F |
| May 3 | 61.8°F | 63.0°F | 62.0°F |
| May 4 | 61.9°F | 63.1°F | 61.9°F |
| May 5 | 62.0°F | 63.3°F | 62.0°F |
| May 6 | 62.0°F | 63.2°F | 62.2°F |
| May 7 | 61.8°F | 63.1°F | 62.2°F |
| May 8 | 62.2°F | 63.9°F | 62.3°F |
| May 9 | 62.2°F | 64.0°F | 62.4°F |
| May 10 | 62.4°F | 64.0°F | 62.7°F |
| May 11 | 62.1°F | 63.7°F | 62.5°F |
| May 12 | 62.2°F | 63.8°F | 62.5°F |
| May 13 | 62.3°F | 63.9°F | 63.0°F |
| May 14 | 62.5°F | 64.1°F | 63.4°F |
| May 15 | 62.8°F | 64.3°F | 64.3°F |
| May 16 | 62.9°F | 64.2°F | 64.5°F |
| May 17 | 62.9°F | 64.6°F | 64.7°F |
| May 18 | 62.9°F | 64.5°F | 64.4°F |
| May 19 | 63.0°F | 64.4°F | 64.6°F |
| May 20 | 63.2°F | 64.7°F | 65.0°F |
| May 21 | 63.3°F | 64.6°F | 65.0°F |
| May 22 | 63.4°F | 65.2°F | 64.9°F |
| May 23 | 63.5°F | 65.5°F | 64.6°F |
| May 24 | 63.6°F | 65.3°F | 64.6°F |
| May 25 | 63.7°F | 65.3°F | 64.7°F |
| May 26 | 63.8°F | 65.0°F | 64.9°F |
| May 27 | 64.0°F | 65.5°F | 65.1°F |
| May 28 | 64.2°F | 65.8°F | 64.9°F |
| May 29 | 64.2°F | 66.4°F | 64.7°F |
| May 30 | 64.4°F | 66.3°F | 64.8°F |
| May 31 | 64.6°F | 66.7°F | 65.4°F |
In Santa Bárbara, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 41.
The warmest water in Santa Bárbara was recorded on August 21, 2024, reaching a 77.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 15, 2014, dipping to 57.8°F. The average readings by season are 61.7°F in Winter, 61.3°F in Spring, 70.4°F in Summer, and 69.6°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 60.7°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 66.4°F.