When to go · Santa Ynez
Santa Ynez, month by month
The best months for Santa Ynez: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Santa Ynez's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 4 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Santa Ynez's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Santa Ynez's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat, limited indoor cooling).30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat, limited indoor cooling).30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Santa Ynez's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Santa Ynez's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Santa Ynez's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Ynez, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Santa Ynez's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
May: Inside Santa Ynez's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Santa Ynez: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.