Which is the hottest month in Galapagos Islands?

The hottest time of year in Galapagos Islands is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Galapagos Islands?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Galapagos Islands with 178mm on average. There are normally 17 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Galapagos Islands?

The sunniest time of year in Galapagos Islands is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 64% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Galapagos Islands?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Galapagos Islands in March when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

Best time to visit Galapagos Islands

Q: When is the best time to visit Galapagos Islands?

The best time to visit Galapagos Islands is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Galapagos Islands?

The best time to visit Galapagos Islands is January based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

82
Jan
86
Feb
86
Mar
86
Apr
82
May
81
Jun
77
Jul
75
Aug
75
Sep
75
Oct
77
Nov
79
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec

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The weather guide for Ecuador (Galapagos Islands) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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