EC Galápagos · Autumn

Visit Galápagos
in September?

Good window in September — April is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -0.95°N 90.97°W
22°CMax temperature
62%Rainy days
8.9hSunshine / day

Galápagos weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
19°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
62% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.5/10)

Should you visit Galápagos in September?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 62%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.9h/d

Our take: Galápagos in September: 22°C and 8.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Galápagos in September by trip type

What to expect in September

🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Autumn in Galápagos is often underrated: 22°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 62% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Galápagos

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
⛅ January22°C26°C68%2.911.7h7.4/10
⛅ February23°C28°C72%3.711.7h7.4/10
⛅ March23°C29°C65%4.911.8h7.3/10
⛅ April23°C28°C66%3.711.9h7.5/10
⛅ May22°C26°C77%3.311.9h7.3/10
⛅ June21°C25°C73%3.611.3h7.2/10
🌧️ July20°C24°C72%3.110.1h7.1/10
🌦️ August20°C23°C58%2.29.9h7.3/10
🌦️ September19°C22°C62%2.68.9h7.1/10
🌦️ October19°C23°C59%2.69.7h7.2/10
🌦️ November20°C23°C54%2.210.4h7.3/10
🌦️ December21°C24°C63%2.610.5h7.3/10
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 September, Galápagos averages 22°C, 62% rainy days and 8.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

September vs April (best month)

The best month is April (score 7.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Galápagos in September

Is September a good time to visit Galápagos?
September is an acceptable time for Galápagos (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (7.5/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Galápagos in September?
Yes, 62% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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