Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador in August
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
60
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h 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 Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August25°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
August49mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to August and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.7 hours average sun
August is below Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
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 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August60 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 monthsJanuary to May and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.