Galapagos

Galapagos Weather in January

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

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Puerto Ayora Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Puerto Villamil

Considering a trip to Galapagos, Ecuador this January 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 January

Galapagos, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. January in Galapagos generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to 29°C (84°F) in Puerto Ayora. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Ayora and 24°C (75°F) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

For specific regional insights in Galapagos, Ecuador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Puerto Villamil with 78 mm (3.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Galapagos in January

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

Temperature range in Galapagos (January)

Precipitation variation in Galapagos (January)

Puerto Ayora

In January Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Puerto Ayora →

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

In January Puerto Baquerizo Moreno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
158 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno →

Puerto Villamil

In January Puerto Villamil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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 January extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Ecuador brought 265 mm (10 in) in Tena on January 17, 2015.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Ayora 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Puerto Villamil 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Galapagos weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Galapagos, Ecuador brings perfect weather. In Puerto Ayora, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

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

Average temperatures in Galapagos, Ecuador during January range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Puerto Ayora.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Galapagos, Ecuador during January, with Puerto Ayora averaging close to 63 mm (2.5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Galapagos, Ecuador?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puerto Ayora. In contrast, February, March and April tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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