Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador in May
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
41mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h 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
May29°C average high
May 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
May41mm average rain
May 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
May7.2 hours average sun
May is brighter than Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May 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
May78 weather score
May is one of Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.