Puerto Ayora

Santa Cruz Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in December.

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Puerto Ayora

Planning a journey to Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Santa Cruz Island in December

Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. December in Santa Cruz Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Puerto Ayora.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 34 mm (1.3 in) in Puerto Ayora.

Explore Santa Cruz Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Cruz Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Ayora)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santa Cruz Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Santa Cruz Island

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador?

Puerto Ayora

In December Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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November
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Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
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Weather conditions
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Cruz Island, in Ecuador.

In our records: Ecuador December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Ecuador in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest December day in Ecuador reached 39°C (102°F) in Playas on December 20, 2019.

Santa Cruz Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in December?

December in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador brings perfect weather. In Puerto Ayora, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in December?

Average temperatures in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador during December range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Puerto Ayora.

Does Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Puerto Ayora averages just 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador. Typically, the climate in Puerto Ayora is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador is in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Puerto Ayora. On the other hand, the months of February, March and April tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Santa Cruz Island.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador.

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