Our verdict
The best time to visit Galapagos Islands is July-November
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 28℃ (83℉) in Galapagos Islands. The weather at night in the winter, which is around September-time, can get down to a minimum of 17℃ (63℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Galapagos Islands are usually in May, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in February, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to Galapagos Islands, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.
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Galapagos Islands seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Galapagos Islands as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Galapagos Islands is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Galapagos Islands
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Galapagos Islands for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Galapagos Islands climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Galapagos Islands for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Galapagos Islands in January
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Galapagos Islands in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Galapagos Islands in March
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Galapagos Islands in April
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Galapagos Islands in May
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Galapagos Islands in June
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Galapagos Islands in July
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Galapagos Islands in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Galapagos Islands in September
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
Galapagos Islands in October
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Galapagos Islands in November
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Galapagos Islands in December
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Galapagos Islands in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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