Galápagos · WinterMonth summary
Galápagos weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
63% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Galápagos in December?
✅ 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: December is a good time to visit Galápagos. April remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Galápagos in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Galápagos enjoys 24°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 63% 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.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 72°F | 79°F | 68% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 73°F | 82°F | 72% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 73°F | 84°F | 65% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 73°F | 82°F | 66% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 72°F | 79°F | 77% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 70°F | 77°F | 73% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 68°F | 75°F | 72% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 68°F | 73°F | 58% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 66°F | 72°F | 62% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 66°F | 73°F | 59% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 68°F | 73°F | 54% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 70°F | 75°F | 63% | 0.1in | 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 December, Galápagos averages 75°F, 63% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Galápagos in December
Is December a good time to visit Galápagos?
December is an acceptable time for Galápagos (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (7.5/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Galápagos in December?
Yes, 63% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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