Galapagos Islands Weather

Galapagos Weather

Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Season

Warm Season

Dry Season

Air Temperature

77°F 25°C

78°F 26°C

83°F 28°C

83°F 28°C

77°F 25°C

72°F 23°C

75°F 22°C

70°F 22°C

70°F 21°C

71°F 22°C

73°F 23°C

74°F 23°C

Water Temperature

76°F 24°C

77°F 25°C

77°F 25°C

77°F 25°C

76°F 24°C

73°F 23°C

71°F 22°C

70°F 21°C

71°F 22°C

72°F 22°C

73°F 23°C

74°F 23°C

Rainfall

2.4 in 60 mm

4.6 in 117mm

4.0 in 100mm

3.0 in 73 mm

0.6 in 15 mm

0.2 in 5 mm

0.3 in 7 mm

0.2 in 5 mm

0.2 in 5 mm

0.2 in 5 mm

0.2 in 5 mm

0.3 in 8 mm

When is the best time to visit the Galapagos?

The Galapagos is a place that can be visited at any time. There are two season, and the warmest is between December to May. It is the time when the sky is always clear and the sun shines strongly. If you love to dive in amazing places, the best time to visit Galapagos is from June to November. During this season the weather is a little cold, but it gives you the chance to enjoy the best of the Galapagos' famous marine reserve.

Galapagos Dry Season

From June to December the southern trade winds bring the colder Humboldt Current north to the Galapagos. This means that the water is cooler, and a layer of high atmosphere mist pervades the island skies. In effect, the highlands of the larger islands are kept green and lush, while the sea level islands and shorelines have little precipitation. Thus, June to December is generally called the "dry season" known for its blue skies and mid-day showers.

During this season tourist may observe a large number of species around the islands or the sea such as giant tortoises, humpback whales, blue-footed boobies, cormorants, oyster catchers, lava lizards, Galapagos hawks, masked boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, sea lions, lava herons, brown noddies, penguins, etc. Due to the water temperature, it is the perfect time for diving.

Galapagos Warm Season

The time period between December and May is considered the "warm season." During this warmer season, the Galapagos' climate is more tropical with daily rain and cloudier skies. Also, the ocean temperature is warmer for swimming and snorkeling.

During this season tourist may observe a large number of species around the islands or the sea such as marine iguanas, sea turtle, land iguanas, flamingos, white-cheeked pintails, masked boobies, marine iguanas, albatross, blue-footed boobies, etc. Due to the water conditions, snorkeling is the recommended activity during these months.

Galapagos Weather for Divers

The Humboldt Current's influence brings cold waters especially during the mist rainy season (cool weather) from July to December. "El Niño" current may bring warm waters to the Galapagos and will make the surface warmer and rainfall increase (January to June).

The water temperature varies during the year

• January to June: from 70°F (21°C) to 80°F (27°C)
• July to December: from 65°F (18°C) to 75°F (23°C)

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