Galápagos · SpringMonth summary
Galápagos weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
66% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Galápagos in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Galápagos in April: 28°C and 11.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Galápagos in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Spring marks the start of the good season in Galápagos. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 66% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (7.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Galápagos averages 28°C, 66% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
April vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Galápagos in April
Is April a good time to visit Galápagos?
April is an excellent time to visit Galápagos (score 7.5/10). With 28°C, 11.9h of sunshine and 66% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Galápagos in April?
Yes, 66% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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