Galapagos weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Galapagos in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Galapagos in December?
Galapagos is a region in Ecuador. December in Galapagos generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to 27°C in Puerto Ayora. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Puerto Ayora and 23°C in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with an average of 21 mm to moderate rainfall in Puerto Villamil with 42 mm.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Galapagos, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Galapagos's yearly weather, check out our Galapagos climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in Galapagos?
Puerto Ayora
In December Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
In December Puerto Baquerizo Moreno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Villamil
In December Puerto Villamil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galapagos, in Ecuador.
Is December the best time to visit Galapagos?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Galapagos. Typically, the climate in Puerto Ayora is perfect.
Generally speaking, January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Puerto Ayora. On the other hand, the months of February, March and April tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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