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Outdoor activities Potential

43/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, July, September

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

24°C – 26°C

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The best time to visit Espiritu Santo for hiking is August, July, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Espiritu Santo, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Espiritu Santo

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
13Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°321
February
12Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°319
March
14Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°332
April
19Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°268
May
27Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°199
June
30Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°206
July
42Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°147
August
43Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°152
September
42Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°145
October
32Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°175
November
22Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°212
December
20Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°206

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Espiritu Santo

When is the best time to visit Espiritu Santo for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Espiritu Santo for outdoor activities is typically in August, July, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Espiritu Santo?

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Rainy season typically: October–June. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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