When to go · Santa Cruz, Galápagos
Santa Cruz, Galápagos in January
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
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Ecuador overall
- Prices
- Medium
- 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 January
- Santa Cruz, GalápagosHighs around 29 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 84 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ecuador overall
- Medium
- Prices · Ecuador overall
- Medium
Ecuador overall: Galápagos warm season starts; Andes mixed; coast hot and wet.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.