What’s the climate like in Galapagos Islands?
The current climate of Galapagos Islands features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Galapagos Islands in recent years was 45°C in April 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in October 2022.
On average, Galapagos Islands receives 368 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Galapagos Islands?
The best time to visit Galapagos Islands for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Galapagos Islands.
Climate Table of Galapagos Islands
The climate table of Galapagos Islands 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) | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 52 | 65 | 48 | 108 | 23 | 25 | 4,1 | 2,7 | 3,0 | 6,4 | 22 | 7,9 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in August and September
- Precipitation: 368 mm per year, averaging 31 mm per month
- Driest months: 2,7 mm in August, 3,0 mm in September and 4,1 mm in July
- Wettest months: 108 mm in April, 65 mm in February and 52 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Galapagos Islands
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. 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 Galapagos Islands
This graph shows how much precipitation Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, 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 Galapagos Islands
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Galapagos Islands
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Galapagos Islands
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, 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 Galapagos Islands by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Galapagos Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
