Galapagos

Galapagos Weather in October

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

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Puerto Ayora Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Puerto Villamil

Planning a getaway to Galapagos, Ecuador this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Galapagos in October

Galapagos, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. October in Galapagos generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to 26°C (79°F) in Puerto Ayora. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Puerto Ayora and 21°C (70°F) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

To explore the conditions in Galapagos, Ecuador in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Ayora with an average of 5.7 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Puerto Villamil with 15 mm (0.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Galapagos in October

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

Temperature range in Galapagos (October)

Precipitation variation in Galapagos (October)

Puerto Ayora

In October Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Ayora →

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

In October Puerto Baquerizo Moreno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
157 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno →

Puerto Villamil

In October Puerto Villamil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Villamil →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Ayora 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Puerto Villamil 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

Galapagos weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Galapagos, Ecuador typically experiences perfect weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Ayora average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Puerto Ayora averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

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

Not particularly. Puerto Ayora averages just 5.7 mm (0.2 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Galapagos, Ecuador.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Galapagos, Ecuador?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Galapagos, Ecuador with overall perfect weather in Puerto Ayora.

On average, the best time to visit Galapagos, Ecuador is in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Puerto Ayora. The weather in February, March and April, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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