When to go · San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal in May
Great month. Inside San Cristóbal's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, more wildlife).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 29°C84°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Ecuador overall
- Prices
- Low
- Ecuador overall
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).
Weather in May
- San CristóbalHighs around 29 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 84 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 6 days
- Galápagos, Ecuador · Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabelabest weather
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
- Low
Ecuador overall: Shoulder season; seas start to cool; quieter prices.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.