When to go · San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal in September

Great month. Inside San Cristóbal's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, more wildlife).

Key facts

Verdict: Great
Temperature: 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Medium; Ecuador overall
Prices: Medium; Ecuador overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for San Cristóbal

Inside San Cristóbal's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, more wildlife).

No other month rates higher than September for San Cristóbal in this guide.

Long-term averages

San CristóbalHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 77 °F (25 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 3 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.

Ecuador overall: Dry and clear in the highlands; some Galápagos boats dock for maintenance.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Cristóbal, side by side.

First month

Second month

September: 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.