Galápagos, EcuadorQuick decision
When to visit Galápagos?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–28°C in April
🌧 Least rain
66% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
July (72%)
📅 Best score
7.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Giant TortoisesYear-round — Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz and Isabela.
DivingJune–November — cold waters, hammerheads, rays and sea lions.
BirdsApril–June — blue-footed boobies, albatross and frigatebirds.
SnorkellingJanuary–May — warmer waters, turtles and marine iguanas.
Monthly climate data
Galápagos weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 22°C | 26°C | 68% | 2.9 | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 23°C | 28°C | 72% | 3.7 | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 23°C | 29°C | 65% | 4.9 | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 23°C | 28°C | 66% | 3.7 | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 22°C | 26°C | 77% | 3.3 | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 21°C | 25°C | 73% | 3.6 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 20°C | 24°C | 72% | 3.1 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 20°C | 23°C | 58% | 2.2 | 9.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 19°C | 22°C | 62% | 2.6 | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 19°C | 23°C | 59% | 2.6 | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 20°C | 23°C | 54% | 2.2 | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 21°C | 24°C | 63% | 2.6 | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 28°C, 69% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 68% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 58% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°C, 68% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 66% rainy days and 28°C.
July is the wettest month with 72% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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