Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Santa Cruz (Galapagos), Ecuador in October
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
48mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
62
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h 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
October25°C average high
October 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
October48mm average rain
October 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
October5.9 hours average sun
October 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
October22°C average sea
October 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
October62 weather score
October scores below Santa Cruz (Galapagos)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.