AI-generatedSan Cristóbal at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar
- Warmest month
- Sep · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,630 h
- Rain a year
- 974 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 45 m
Climate in San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year, San Cristóbal is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San Cristóbal
The best time to visit San Cristóbal is from January to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to March. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is August with 134 mm.
San Cristóbal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Cristóbal in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
San Cristóbal in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 129 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January – March
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3318:19
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:20–07:03 · evening 17:49–18:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:12–06:20 · evening 18:32–18:41
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in San Cristóbal compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in San Cristóbal in October?
In October, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 120 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:33 – 18:19
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in San Cristóbal
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in San Cristóbal: score 59 against 30. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in February. February has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 59better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 26.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 120 mm | 29 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 22better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San Cristóbal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January30° · Sea 27° · 6.9 h
In January, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 29 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal – and yet one of the best months here.
San Cristóbal in January59February30° · Sea 27° · 7.2 h
In February, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 29 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal – and yet one of the best months here.
San Cristóbal in February55March31° · Sea 27° · 7.3 h
In March, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 39 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal – and yet one of the best months here.
San Cristóbal in March45April31° · Sea 27° · 7.6 h
In April, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 65 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal in April37May32° · Sea 28° · 7.5 h
In May, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 111 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal in May35June32° · Sea 28° · 7.7 h
In June, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 107 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal in June33July32° · Sea 29° · 7.8 h
In July, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 112 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal in July31August32° · Sea 29° · 7.5 h
In August, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 134 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal in August29September33° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h
In September, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 111 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal in September30October32° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In October, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 120 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal in October41November31° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In November, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 76 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal in November53December31° · Sea 28° · 6.9 h
In December, San Cristóbal is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 42 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in San Cristóbal.
San Cristóbal in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Cristóbal
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (21°), the warmest in August (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 338 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 58 | 30° | 21° | 26.9° | 6.9 h | 11 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 30° | 21° | 26.7° | 7.2 h | 11 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 31° | 21° | 26.7° | 7.3 h | 12 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 31° | 22° | 27.1° | 7.6 h | 15 | 65 |
| MayMay | 37 | 32° | 23° | 27.9° | 7.5 h | 21 | 111 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 32° | 23° | 28.4° | 7.7 h | 22 | 107 |
| JulyJul | 33 | 32° | 24° | 28.6° | 7.8 h | 22 | 112 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 32° | 24° | 28.9° | 7.5 h | 22 | 134 |
| SeptemberSep | 29 | 33° | 24° | 29.3° | 7.0 h | 21 | 111 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 32° | 23° | 29.2° | 6.5 h | 21 | 120 |
| NovemberNov | 41 | 31° | 22° | 28.5° | 6.5 h | 15 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 53 | 31° | 21° | 27.6° | 6.9 h | 12 | 42 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in San Cristóbal
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in San Cristóbal ranges from 26.7 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.9 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.9° | 26.5° | 27.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.7° | 26.0° | 27.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.7° | 26.2° | 27.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.1° | 26.5° | 27.7° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.4° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.1° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in San Cristóbal
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.8 hours of daylight in San Cristóbal, 55 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in San Cristóbal: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, San Cristóbal has about 21 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in San Cristóbal
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in San Cristóbal
How breezy and how cloudy San Cristóbal is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in San Cristóbal typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over San Cristóbal: variable cloud, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in San Cristóbal
How often the day gets hot in San Cristóbal (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, San Cristóbal has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to San Cristóbal
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
San Cristóbal in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
San Cristóbal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 56) and its weakest during October half-term (score 30).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 55 min
- Distance
- 7,010 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Dominican Republic
- Currency
- Dominican Peso (DOP)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 110 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1 809
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 110 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
San Cristóbal lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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San Cristóbal vs Santo Domingo
In October the holiday weather in San Cristóbal and Santo Domingo is about equally good (score 30 vs 30). During the day it is about as warm in Santo Domingo as in San Cristóbal. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | San Cristóbal | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 30 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar | Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about San Cristóbal
When is the best time to visit San Cristóbal?
The best time to visit San Cristóbal is from January to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in San Cristóbal?
The sea temperature in San Cristóbal ranges from 26.7 °C in February to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in San Cristóbal in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in San Cristóbal?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in San Cristóbal?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is August with 134 mm. The driest month is February with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Cristóbal get?
San Cristóbal gets around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in October there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is San Cristóbal in?
San Cristóbal is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to San Cristóbal?
A nonstop flight from London to San Cristóbal takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,010 km.
When is hurricane season in San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 56) and its weakest during October half-term (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 37, summer holidays 32, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 56.