When to go · Santa Cruz, Galápagos
Santa Cruz, Galápagos in December
Great month. Inside Santa Cruz, Galápagos's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, choppier, more wildlife).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 29°C84°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- Ecuador overall
- Prices
- High
- Ecuador overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Santa Cruz, Galápagos
Inside Santa Cruz, Galápagos's best window: Dec–May (warm, calm water) or Jun–Nov (cooler, choppier, more wildlife).
Weather in December
- Santa Cruz, GalápagosHighs around 29 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 84 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ecuador overall
- High
- Prices · Ecuador overall
- High
Ecuador overall: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.