Puerto Ayora

Galapagos Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Galapagos, Ecuador in August.

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Puerto Ayora Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Puerto Villamil

Considering a trip to Galapagos, Ecuador this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Galapagos in August

Galapagos, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. August in Galapagos generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to 26°C (79°F) in Puerto Ayora. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Puerto Ayora and 21°C (70°F) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. During this period, Puerto Ayora experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galapagos, Ecuador, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Ayora with an average of 6.7 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Puerto Villamil with 20 mm (0.8 in).

Explore Galapagos by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Galapagos - and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Ayora)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Galapagos in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Galapagos.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Galapagos

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Galapagos, Ecuador?

Temperature range in Galapagos (August)

Precipitation variation in Galapagos (August)

Puerto Ayora

In August Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Puerto Ayora →

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

In August Puerto Baquerizo Moreno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
150 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno →

Puerto Villamil

In August Puerto Villamil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Puerto Villamil →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Galapagos in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Ayora 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Puerto Villamil 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Galapagos weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Galapagos, Ecuador in August?

In August, Galapagos, Ecuador generally has excellent weather conditions. Puerto Ayora sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Galapagos, Ecuador in August?

In Puerto Ayora, the average daytime high in August is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does Galapagos, Ecuador get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Galapagos, Ecuador. Puerto Ayora averages only about 6.7 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Galapagos, Ecuador?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Galapagos, Ecuador. Typically, the climate in Puerto Ayora is excellent.

Generally speaking, January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide excellent weather in Puerto Ayora. On the other hand, the months of February, March and April tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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