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San Cristóbal Island in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit San Cristóbal Island in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos Islands.

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San Cristóbal Island in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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San Cristóbal Island in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 24°C Max 25°C 29 mm 1 day(s) 87% 42% 27°C UV 6 10.4 h/day
Best activities in May
Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:52 17:57
Hourly weather

Average weather in San Cristóbal Island in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in San Cristóbal Island in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of San Cristóbal Island in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in San Cristóbal Island in May.

Temperatures and rain in San Cristóbal Island in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in San Cristóbal Island in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of San Cristóbal Island in May

Check the seasonal normals in San Cristóbal Island in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature 25.6°C 24.6°C 23.1°C
Maximum temperature 26.2°C 25.1°C 23.5°C
Minimum temperature 25.0°C 24.1°C 22.7°C
Record maximum temperature 29.0°C
(2015)
28.0°C
(2015)
27.0°C
(2015)
Record low temperature 21.0°C
(2020)
22.0°C
(2013)
20.0°C
(2013)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 26.4°C 25.1°C 23.4°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 23.6°C 23.1°C 22.1°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.3°C 27.4°C 25.2°C
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 18 km/h 20 km/h
Wind temperature 25.1°C 24.3°C 22.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 63.5 mm 28.8 mm 7.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 10 day(s)
(33%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(13%)
1 day(s)
(4%)
0 day(s)
(1%)
Record precipitation in one day 52.7 mm
(2015)
33.3 mm
(2015)
11.5 mm
(2015)
Other weather data
Humidity 86% 87% 87%
Visibility 9.8 km 9.9 km 10.0 km
Cloud cover 33% 42% 50%
UV index 7 6 6
Daily sunshine 12h 10h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h55 05h52 05h56
Sunset time 18h00 17h57 18h01
Day length 12h05 12h05 12h05
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When ideal weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in San Cristóbal Island in May?

Best activities in May
Beach and swimmingHiking and trekkingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in San Cristóbal Island in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in San Cristóbal Island in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
23°C26°C0.2 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
24°C26°C0.2 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
23°C26°C0.3 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
23°C26°C0.2 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
23°C26°C0.1 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
23°C26°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
23°C26°C0.4 mm
8
Moderate rain at times
23°C26°C1.5 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
23°C26°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
24°C26°C0.0 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
23°C26°C0.4 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
24°C25°C0.8 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
24°C26°C0.3 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
24°C26°C0.7 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
23°C26°C0.1 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
23°C26°C0.0 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
23°C26°C0.2 mm
18
Cloudy
24°C26°C0.1 mm
19
Cloudy
24°C27°C0.0 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
24°C26°C0.2 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
24°C26°C0.4 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
24°C25°C1.4 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
24°C26°C0.0 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
24°C26°C0.3 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
24°C25°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
24°C25°C0.1 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
23°C24°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
24°C25°C0.0 mm
29
Cloudy
24°C25°C0.0 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
24°C25°C0.0 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
24°C25°C0.3 mm
Nearby

Where to go near San Cristóbal Island in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to San Cristóbal Island in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in San Cristóbal Island in May, which places this month 5th out of 12.

Expect on average 25°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 29 mm of precipitation and only one rainy day in the month.

Yes: the sea is 25°C on average in May, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 10.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Animal observation and Diving and snorkeling. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 55/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in San Cristóbal Island are: January, February, March, April, May and June. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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