Galapagos

Galapagos Weather & Climate: Ecuador

Climate by month across Galapagos, Ecuador, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Galapagos

When planning a visit to Galapagos in Ecuador, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 25°C (77°F) in September up to 30°C (86°F) during the peak of March. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Puerto Ayora, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Galapagos offers pleasant conditions in July, August, September, October and November, with temperatures typically ranging from 26°C (79°F) to 27°C (81°F).

When it comes to rainfall, Galapagos sees significant variations throughout the year. February tends to be the wettest, receiving 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while September is much drier with just 5 mm (0.2 in). July, August, September, October and November marks the driest time of year, with rainfall falling below 9 mm (0.4 in).

The Galapagos islands experience a warm and wet tropical climate. On the islands it is never extremely hot, because there is always a sea breeze. From January to May it is warmer but it usually rains a bit more. Nevertheless, the number of rainy days in that period are still very limited. Also the rain showers are usually short-lived. From June to December it is drier but fresher. August, September and October are known for the Garúa (Garúa is a Spanish word meaning drizzle or mist). It is in the Garúa season that most of the area’s wildlife tend to mate.

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Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Puerto Ayora 26°C (79°F) 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 25°C (77°F) 566 mm (22 in)
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 23°C (73°F) 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 25°C (77°F) 286 mm (11 in) 1,993 hours
Puerto Villamil 24°C (75°F) 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 25°C (77°F) 758 mm (30 in)

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