Galapagos

Galapagos Weather in December

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

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Puerto Ayora Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Puerto Villamil

Considering a trip to Galapagos, Ecuador this December 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 December

Galapagos, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. December in Galapagos generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to 27°C (81°F) in Puerto Ayora. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Puerto Ayora and 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Puerto Villamil with 42 mm (1.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Galapagos in December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Galapagos, Ecuador?

Temperature range in Galapagos (December)

Precipitation variation in Galapagos (December)

Puerto Ayora

In December Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Ayora →

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

In December Puerto Baquerizo Moreno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
168 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno →

Puerto Villamil

In December Puerto Villamil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Villamil →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Galapagos, in Ecuador.

In our records: Ecuador December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Ecuador in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest December day in Ecuador reached 39°C (102°F) in Playas on December 20, 2019.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Ayora 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 25°C (77°F) 23°C (73°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Puerto Villamil 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)

Galapagos weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Galapagos, Ecuador brings perfect weather. In Puerto Ayora, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Ayora peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in December, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Galapagos, Ecuador during December, with Puerto Ayora averaging close to 34 mm (1.3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Galapagos, Ecuador?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Galapagos, Ecuador. 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 unpleasant weather conditions.

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