The maximum temperature in Santa Cruz Island is on average 24°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 22°C in September and 27°C in March. Rains remain limited, with about 299 mm of precipitation per year. The driest month receives 2 mm in October, versus 112 mm in February for the wettest.
The climate is pleasant for traveling to Santa Cruz Island year-round. However, the period when the weather is truly ideal is March, April and May.
For swimming, the most favorable period for water temperature is February, March and April, with a water temperature above 25.5°C.
However, the best time to fully enjoy the beach and swimming is January, February, March, April, May, November and December.
Water sports are particularly favorable in: January, February, March, April, May, November and December. For scuba diving and snorkeling, the best months are January, February, March, April, May, November and December.
For hiking and trekking, the best months are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in October, while crowding is high in February, March, July, November and April.
