Isla Santa Catalina

Island Gulf of California island with fishing community

Off Baja California Sur near Loreto, Isla Santa Catalina draws snorkelers, kayakers and campers for clear waters, desert-island hikes and marine life excursions from the mainland.

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Isla Santa Catalina
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Best Time to Visit Isla Santa Catalina #

The most reliable time to visit Isla Santa Catalina is late winter through spring (Feb-May) for calm seas and moderate temperatures.

Summer
June-August · 28-35°C
Hottest period with warm sea temperatures-good for swimming but also coincides with the Eastern Pacific hurricane season (June-November).
Late Winter-Spring (Best access)
February-May · 22-30°C
Milder, dry conditions and generally calmer seas-often the most comfortable and reliable time for boat access and snorkeling.
Winter
December-January · 18-25°C
Mild and drier than summer; a good quieter time to visit with comfortable temperatures.

Weather & Climate near Isla Santa Catalina #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 28°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 30°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 35°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 34°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain.

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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