Santa Barbara — Water Temperature in October

Water Temperature Range

14°C

minimum

18°C

average

21°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2025	2024	2023	2022
OCT 1	19°C	19°C	18°C	20°C
OCT 2	19°C	19°C	18°C	20°C
OCT 3	19°C	19°C	19°C	20°C
OCT 4	19°C	18°C	19°C	20°C
OCT 5	19°C	18°C	19°C	20°C
OCT 6	19°C	18°C	19°C	20°C
OCT 7	19°C	18°C	19°C	20°C
OCT 8	19°C	19°C	18°C	20°C
OCT 9	19°C	19°C	17°C	20°C
OCT 10	19°C	19°C	18°C	20°C
OCT 11	19°C	19°C	18°C	20°C
OCT 12	18°C	18°C	17°C	20°C
OCT 13	17°C	18°C	16°C	20°C
OCT 14	18°C	18°C	16°C	21°C
OCT 15	18°C	18°C	16°C	21°C
OCT 16	17°C	18°C	15°C	21°C
OCT 17	18°C	18°C	17°C	21°C
OCT 18	17°C	17°C	16°C	21°C
OCT 19	18°C	17°C	16°C	21°C
OCT 20	18°C	18°C	16°C	20°C
OCT 21	18°C	17°C	17°C	20°C
OCT 22	17°C	17°C	16°C	19°C
OCT 23	18°C	18°C	17°C	19°C
OCT 24	18°C	17°C	17°C	20°C
OCT 25	18°C	17°C	17°C	19°C
OCT 26	17°C	16°C	16°C	19°C
OCT 27	17°C	17°C	16°C	19°C
OCT 28	17°C	17°C	16°C	18°C
OCT 29	17°C	17°C	17°C	18°C
OCT 30	17°C	18°C	16°C	18°C
OCT 31	18°C	18°C	17°C	18°C

October: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

12°C

Average Day Air Temperature

24°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

17 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

11 hrs

Sunshine per Day

8 hrs

Average Wind Speed

12 km/h

Average Humidity

71%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels cool and invigorating. It’s comfortable for a quick dip, and you’ll feel fine as long as you warm up soon after.