Puerto Ayora

Santa Cruz Island Weather in September

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

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Puerto Ayora

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

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Puerto Ayora. On average, September is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Puerto Ayora.

To explore the conditions in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

September is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 5.4 mm (0.2 in) in Puerto Ayora. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Puerto Ayora typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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 September

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

Puerto Ayora

In September Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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August
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Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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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 September extremes

Notable September 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 coldest September daytime high in Ecuador was 5°C (41°F) in Urcuquí on September 14, 1996.

Santa Cruz Island weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in September. The popular destination of Puerto Ayora averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

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

Puerto Ayora averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

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

September is on the drier side in Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador. Puerto Ayora averages only about 5.4 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide excellent weather in Puerto Ayora. The weather in February, March and April, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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