What’s the climate like in Galápagos?
The current climate of Galápagos features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Galápagos in recent years was 36°C in March 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in October 2014.
On average, Galápagos receives 4218 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Galápagos runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Galápagos?
The best time to visit Galápagos for pleasant to warm weather is January through March, September and December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Galápagos.
Climate Table of Galápagos
The climate table of Galápagos shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 146 | 178 | 269 | 371 | 492 | 510 | 489 | 371 | 270 | 528 | 378 | 216 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in February, July, August, September and December
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in January, March, April, May, June, October and November
- Precipitation: 4218 mm per year, averaging 352 mm per month
- Driest months: 146 mm in January, 178 mm in February and 216 mm in December
- Wettest months: 528 mm in October, 510 mm in June and 492 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Galápagos
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Galápagos, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Galápagos
This graph shows how much precipitation Galápagos, Colombia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Galápagos
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Galápagos, Colombia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Galápagos
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Galápagos, Colombia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Galápagos
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Galápagos, Colombia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Galápagos by Month
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