Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
San Cristobal (Galapagos), Ecuador Average Monthly Weather
Weather score69Good annual avg
Best months: May, April, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 6.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 993mm. Sea temperatures average 24°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
993mm
Annual total
Sun
6.6h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
69
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare San Cristobal (Galapagos), Ecuador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August26°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August58mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of San Cristobal (Galapagos)'s year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.6 hours average sun
August is one of San Cristobal (Galapagos)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August22°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaFebruary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August62 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsFebruary to June and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.