Galapagos

Galapagos Weather in September

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

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Puerto Ayora Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Puerto Villamil

Thinking about venturing to Galapagos, Ecuador this September 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 September

Galapagos, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. September 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. During this period, Puerto Ayora experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For a closer look at conditions across Galapagos, Ecuador, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Ayora with an average of 5.4 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Puerto Villamil with 16 mm (0.6 in). In Puerto Ayora, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

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Best Places to Visit in Galapagos in September

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

Temperature range in Galapagos (September)

Precipitation variation in Galapagos (September)

Puerto Ayora

In September 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.

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

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
155 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno →

Puerto Villamil

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 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 September extremes

Notable September 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 coldest September daytime high in Ecuador was 5°C (41°F) in Urcuquí on September 14, 1996.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Ayora 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Puerto Villamil 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Galapagos weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

September in Galapagos, Ecuador brings perfect weather. In Puerto Ayora, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Ayora peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in September, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

September is on the drier side in Galapagos, Ecuador. Puerto Ayora averages only about 5.4 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Galapagos, Ecuador?

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

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. On the other hand, the months of February, March and April tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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