Weather in May in Galapagos
Thinking about venturing to Galapagos this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Galapagos in May?
Galapagos 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 in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to 29°C in Puerto Ayora. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Puerto Ayora and 24°C in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Precipitation
In May, 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 61 mm.For specific regional insights in Galapagos for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Galapagos climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Galapagos?
Puerto Ayora
In May Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
In May Puerto Baquerizo Moreno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Puerto Villamil
In May Puerto Villamil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°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 May the best time to visit Galapagos?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Galapagos. 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 tolerable weather conditions.
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