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Montecito Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest today at 66° · coldest night Tuesday at 50°

The short of it: Montecito weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 15 °C (59 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 13 °C (56 °F). Today’s high 19 °C (66 °F), low 15 °C (59 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:30 local time.

MONTECITO, Sunday. — Montecito may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 66° before sinking to 59° by night. That is 5° colder than Montecito usually sees in November, when highs average 71°. Winds are light from the NNE, gusting to 8 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 66°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 50°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 3.1 in. in all. Nights run 11° milder than the November norm of 47°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Montecito brings highs near 71°, lows of 47° and about 1.1 in. of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 80°, December the coldest at 43°, and February the wettest with 4.1 in.. The best months to ride in are June and October.

The sun is up 10 h 23 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,276 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy59°56°3 mph–
5 AMOvercast59°56°4 mph–
6 AMOvercast59°56°3 mph–
7 AMOvercast59°56°3 mph–
8 AMOvercast61°60°3 mph–
9 AMOvercast64°62°2 mph–
10 AMOvercast65°63°3 mph–
11 AMOvercast66°64°3 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy66°64°3 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy66°65°3 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy66°65°3 mph–
3 PMOvercast65°64°3 mph–
4 PMOvercast64°63°2 mph–
5 PMOvercast62°63°1 mph–
6 PMOvercast61°62°2 mph–
7 PMOvercast60°60°2 mph–
8 PMOvercast60°59°3 mph–
9 PMOvercast60°58°4 mph–
10 PMOvercast61°59°3 mph–
11 PMOvercast61°59°3 mph–
12 AMOvercast60°59°2 mph–
1 AMOvercast60°60°1 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy59°60°0 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy59°59°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): overcast, high 66°, low 59°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 6:31 AM, down 4:54 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today59°66°dry9 mph10 h 23 min
Monday54°61°0.2 in.9 mph10 h 21 min
Tuesday50°64°dry13 mph10 h 19 min
Wednesday53°60°0.5 in.16 mph10 h 18 min
Thursday52°59°2.5 in.19 mph10 h 16 min
Friday50°62°dry10 mph10 h 15 min
Saturday54°62°dry9 mph10 h 14 min

Warmest: today at 66°. Wettest: Thursday, 2.5 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 19 mph.

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The Almanac · Montecito Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Montecito, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 0.3 in. more rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
23°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 19 min
Average wind
8 mph
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 71°, nights near 47°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 1.1 in., the 6th wettest month.

Montecito in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Montecito by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January65°44°3.6 in.8 mph10 h 5 min✦✦✦
February65°44°4.1 in.8 mph10 h 54 min✦✦✦
March66°46°3.0 in.9 mph11 h 53 min✦✦✦
April69°47°1.3 in.10 mph13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
May71°51°0.4 in.10 mph13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
June73°54°0.08 in.9 mph14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
July78°57°0.0 in.8 mph14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
August80°58°0.04 in.8 mph13 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September78°57°0.1 in.8 mph12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
October75°53°0.8 in.7 mph11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
November71°47°1.1 in.8 mph10 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
December65°43°2.8 in.7 mph9 h 52 min✦✦✦✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Montecito

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Montecito today?

Right now it is 15 °C (59 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 13 °C (56 °F). Today’s high is 19 °C (66 °F) and tonight’s low 15 °C (59 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Montecito this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 80 mm (3.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Montecito?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Montecito at present.

What is the warmest month in Montecito?

August, with an average high of 26 °C (80 °F). The coldest is December, when nights average 6 °C (43 °F). The wettest month is February, with 104 mm (4.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Montecito?

June and October. June brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain; October highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 20 mm (0.79 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Montecito?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 6 °C (43 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SummerlandCalifornia2 mi ESE70°47°1.1 in.
Toro CanyonCalifornia4 mi ESE70°46°1.1 in.
Santa BarbaraCalifornia4 mi WSW71°48°1.1 in.
Mission CanyonCalifornia5 mi WNW72°48°1.1 in.
CarpinteriaCalifornia7 mi ESE71°48°0.9 in.
GoletaCalifornia11 mi W72°48°1.1 in.
Isla VistaCalifornia13 mi W71°47°1.1 in.
Oak ViewCalifornia19 mi E72°46°1.0 in.

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