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Galapagos Weather in May

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

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Puerto Ayora Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Puerto Villamil

Thinking about venturing to Galapagos, Ecuador this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Galapagos in May

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

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 May, 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 61 mm (2.4 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 May

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

Temperature range in Galapagos (May)

Precipitation variation in Galapagos (May)

Puerto Ayora

In May 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Puerto Ayora →

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

In May 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 low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
195 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno →

Puerto Villamil

In May 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Puerto Villamil →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Ayora 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Puerto Villamil 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Galapagos weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Galapagos, Ecuador generally has excellent weather conditions. Puerto Ayora sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

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

Average temperatures in Galapagos, Ecuador during May 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 May?

May is on the drier side in Galapagos, Ecuador. Puerto Ayora averages only about 46 mm (1.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Galapagos, Ecuador?

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

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

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