Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador in December
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
54mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°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
December28°C average high
December is close to Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December54mm average rain
December sits near Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
December6.6 hours average sun
December sits close to Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December24°C average sea
December is below Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaFebruary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December71 weather score
December sits close to Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.