Puerto Ayora

Santa Cruz Island Weather in February

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

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Puerto Ayora

Are you planning a trip a to Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Santa Cruz Island in February

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Puerto Ayora. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

February is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 132 mm (5.2 in) in Puerto Ayora. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year 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 February

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
poor

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 February for the most popular destinonation in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador?

Puerto Ayora

In February Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
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January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
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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 February extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Ecuador dropped to -4°C (25°F) in Puyo on February 10, 2023.

Santa Cruz Island weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in February. The popular destination of Puerto Ayora averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Ayora peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in February, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

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

Puerto Ayora typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 132 mm (5.2 in) on average across Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador.

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

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador with often tolerable weather in Puerto Ayora.

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. In contrast, 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.

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