When to go · San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal in March
Great month. Inside San Cristóbal's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, more wildlife).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- 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).
Weather in March
- San CristóbalHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Galápagos, Ecuador · Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabelahot
Warm season (Dec–May): calm seas, short showers, clear water. Garúa season (Jun–Nov): cool mist, rougher seas, colder water and more marine life.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Carnival big impact
Feb or Mar (Mon–Tue before Lent — check) · Ecuador
Water, foam and paint fights; buses and beach towns packed; Ambato's flower festival.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ecuador overall
- Low
- Prices · Ecuador overall
- Medium
Ecuador overall: Wettest Andes month; Galápagos water warmest; Easter week (check) fills buses.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen