Puerto Ayora

Santa Cruz Island Weather in January

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

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Puerto Ayora

Planning a getaway to Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Santa Cruz Island in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Ayora.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 63 mm (2.5 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 January

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

Puerto Ayora

In January Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
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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 January extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Ecuador brought 265 mm (10 in) in Tena on January 17, 2015.

Santa Cruz Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Ayora average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Ayora peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador during January, with Puerto Ayora averaging close to 63 mm (2.5 in).

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador with overall perfect weather in Puerto Ayora. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puerto Ayora. On the other hand, the weather in February, March and April tend to be unpleasant.

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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