Puerto Ayora

Santa Cruz Island Weather in May

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

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Puerto Ayora

Planning a getaway to Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador this May 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 May

Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. May 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 46 mm (1.8 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 May

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

Puerto Ayora

In May 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
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
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Weather conditions
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Cruz Island, in Ecuador.

Santa Cruz Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in May. The popular destination of Puerto Ayora averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

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

In Puerto Ayora, the average daytime high in May is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador during May, with Puerto Ayora averaging close to 46 mm (1.8 in).

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador with overall perfect weather in Puerto Ayora. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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.

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