Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador in January
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
7.6h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°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
January29°C average high
January 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
January92mm average rain
January is one of Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
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
January7.6 hours average sun
January is one of Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January25°C average sea
January is close to Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaFebruary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January73 weather score
January scores above Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.