Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
75°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Montecito
United States · North America
Mild days and plenty of sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
75°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
58°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days this month.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 68° and nights feel near 56°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
76%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
58°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning69°F
Rain2%
Cloud26%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday72°F
Rain4%
Cloud24%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain5%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening68°F
Rain2%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | 51 | 3.2 | 6 | 8.6 | 61 | 58 |
| Feb | 66 | 51 | 3.4 | 7 | 9.2 | 63 | 57 |
| Mar | 68 | 52 | 2.3 | 6 | 10.8 | 63 | 57 |
| Apr | 71 | 54 | 1.0 | 3 | 12.0 | 59 | 57 |
| May | 75 | 58 | 0.4 | 2 | 13.4 | 58 | 58 |
| Jun | 79 | 63 | 0.1 | 1 | 13.9 | 58 | 60 |
| Jul | 83 | 68 | 0.1 | 1 | 13.8 | 59 | 63 |
| Aug | 84 | 68 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.0 | 57 | 64 |
| Sep | 82 | 66 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.9 | 56 | 64 |
| Oct | 77 | 61 | 0.7 | 2 | 10.7 | 54 | 63 |
| Nov | 71 | 55 | 1.2 | 3 | 9.4 | 57 | 61 |
| Dec | 66 | 51 | 2.7 | 5 | 8.6 | 61 | 59 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 29, 2026
Data & methodology