When to go · Santa Cruz, Galápagos
Santa Cruz, Galápagos in October
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
- 27°C81°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- 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 October
- Santa Cruz, GalápagosHighs around 27 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 81 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ecuador overall
- Low
- Prices · Ecuador overall
- Medium
Ecuador overall: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.