Best Time to Visit Galapagos
Ecuador · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Galapagos?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Galapagos?
- March is typically the hottest month in Galapagos, with average daytime highs around 30°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Galapagos?
- February is usually the wettest month, with around 298mm of precipitation.