Ecuador · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Galapagos are August, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Galapagos sees its warmest weather in March, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in August (around 25°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1387mm — February is typically the wettest month (~298mm) and October the driest (~27mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 24°C | 251mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 29° / 24°C | 298mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 30° / 25°C | 232mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 29° / 24°C | 180mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 28° / 23°C | 79mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 27° / 22°C | 63mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 26° / 21°C | 49mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 25° / 20°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 25° / 20°C | 27mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 25° / 20°C | 27mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 26° / 21°C | 36mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 27° / 22°C | 114mm | 👍 Good |
January in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (74°F). Expect roughly 251mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 298mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 232mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 180mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 79mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Galapagos is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (69°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Galapagos is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (69°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 36mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
December in Galapagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 114mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket