National park in Ecuador

Galapagos National Park Travel Guide

Galapagos National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 68°F now🕔 9:21 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December

Summary

Galapagos National Park is a national park in Ecuador. Galapagos National Park is a national park known for endemic wildlife and Darwin's islands.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Galapagos National Park with overcast. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 67°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Galapagos National Park is May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. February, March and April tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while November is the coldest with lows near 60°F.

Nearby highlights include Galapagos Islands.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 4.9°F above the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Galapagos National Park today at 9.5/10. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Galapagos National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 0°39′0″S 90°20′60″W (-0.65, -90.35)

Weather in Galapagos National Park right now

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68°F
Overcast · feels like 73°F
Humidity99%
Wind5 mph SSE
Gusts13 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover89%
Pressure935 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality48 · Good
Sunrise5:46 AM
Sunset5:53 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 46%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:21 PM, Oct 4 local time.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Oct 4

🌦️ 75° / 67°

Light drizzle · 10% rain · wind 9 mph

Saturday, Oct 10

🌧️ 72° / 67°

Showers · 55% rain · wind 6 mph

Quick facts about Galapagos National Park

TypeNational park
CountryEcuador
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates0°39′0″S 90°20′60″W (-0.65, -90.35)
Established1959
Known forendemic wildlife and Darwin's islands
Local time9:21 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Galapagos National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Galapagos National Park.

Best time to visit Galapagos National Park

Go in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, March and April - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
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November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and April - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Galapagos National Park?

Galapagos National Park is a national park in Ecuador. Its coordinates are -0.65, -90.35. It lies in South America.

What is the weather like in Galapagos National Park right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 99% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Galapagos National Park?

May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Galapagos National Park, which has a temperate climate. February, March and April are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Galapagos National Park in?

Galapagos National Park observes Pacific/Galapagos (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:21 PM.

What are the top things to do in Galapagos National Park?

Popular options include Galapagos Islands.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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