When is the best time to go to San Cristobal?

When is the best time to go to San Cristobal? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in San Cristobal
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are May, July and August
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in San Cristobal

For full information about the climate and weather in San Cristobal a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 72°F/85°F
1in
February 72°F/85°F
1.2in
March 74°F/85°F
1.5in
April 76°F/86°F
2.6in
May 79°F/86°F
6.6in
June 81°F/88°F
4.8in
July 79°F/88°F
7.3in
August 79°F/90°F
7.2in
September 81°F/90°F
4.9in
October 79°F/88°F
4.8in
November 76°F/86°F
2.9in
December 74°F/85°F
1.3in


Weather and climate in San Cristobal

San Cristobal enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in San Cristobal is 86°F (ranging from 85°F in january to 90°F in september). Annual rainfall is 45.9in, with a minimum of 1in in january and a maximum of 7.3in in july.
  • Between january and april the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and it rains in april about 2.6in.
  • In may the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and you can expect to have 6.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In june the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 88°F and, in june, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • From july to september the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 81°F.
  • From october to december the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 85°F and it rains in december about 1.3in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in San Cristobal

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of San Cristobal: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in San Cristobal

Find out when San Cristobal has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in San Cristobal

  • Very low season in San Cristobal
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, September and October.
  • Low season in San Cristobal
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, July, August and November.
  • High season in San Cristobal
    The number of visitors to San Cristobal is high in: January and February.
  • Peak season in San Cristobal
    The largest number of tourists visiting San Cristobal is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for San Cristobal month by month



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