When to go · San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal in October
Great month. Inside San Cristóbal's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, more wildlife).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Ecuador overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Ecuador overall
Verdict
Inside San Cristóbal's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, more wildlife).
Is another month better than October?
No other month rates higher than October for San Cristóbal in this guide.
Weather in October
- San CristóbalHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 4 days
- Galápagos, Ecuador · Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabelacool
Warm season (Dec–May): calm seas, short showers, clear water. Garúa season (Jun–Nov): cool mist, rougher seas, colder water and more marine life.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ecuador overall
- Low
- Prices · Ecuador overall
- Medium
Ecuador overall: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Cristóbal, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Oct: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 4 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Inside San Cristóbal's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, more wildlife).
January: Inside San Cristóbal's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, more wildlife).
San Cristóbal: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket