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Galapagos Islands Weather Forecast

Galapagos Islands weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 67°F now🕔 8:52 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December

Summary

Galapagos Islands is an island in Ecuador. Galapagos Islands is an island known for unique wildlife and diving.

Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Galapagos Islands with overcast. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 67°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Galapagos Islands 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 September is the coldest with lows near 60°F.

Nearby highlights include Galapagos National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 74°F is 5.4°F above the 69°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Galapagos Islands today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

Weather in Galapagos Islands right now

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67°F
Overcast · feels like 71°F
Humidity100%
Wind5 mph S
Gusts12 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure934 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality42 · Good
Sea temperature81°F
Wave height1 m
Sunrise5:52 AM
Sunset5:58 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 31%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:52 AM, Sep 17 local time.

See the Galapagos Islands forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

4 AM🌦️67°0%5 mph
5 AM🌦️67°0%5 mph
6 AM🌦️67°0%5 mph
7 AM🌦️68°0%6 mph
8 AM🌦️69°0%7 mph
9 AM🌦️71°0%8 mph
10 AM🌦️72°7%8 mph
11 AM🌦️73°16%9 mph
12 PM🌦️73°22%9 mph
1 PM🌦️74°22%9 mph
2 PM🌦️73°20%8 mph
3 PM🌦️73°16%8 mph
4 PM🌦️71°11%7 mph
5 PM🌦️69°5%6 mph
6 PM🌦️68°0%6 mph
7 PM🌦️67°0%5 mph
8 PM🌦️67°0%5 mph
9 PM🌦️67°0%5 mph
10 PM🌦️67°0%4 mph
11 PM🌦️67°0%4 mph
12 AM🌦️67°0%4 mph
1 AM🌦️67°1%4 mph
2 AM🌦️67°2%5 mph
3 AM🌦️66°2%5 mph

16-day forecast for Galapagos Islands

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Sep 17🌦️ Drizzle74° / 67°22% · 0,3 in9 mph7
Fri, Sep 18🌦️ Drizzle75° / 66°4% · 0,2 in9 mph8
Sat, Sep 19🌦️ Light drizzle75° / 64°0% · 0,1 in9 mph6
Sun, Sep 20🌦️ Light drizzle75° / 63°0% · 0,0 in8 mph9
Mon, Sep 21🌦️ Light drizzle75° / 64°13% · 0,1 in9 mph9
Tue, Sep 22🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 64°16% · 0,1 in9 mph8
Wed, Sep 23🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 64°10% · 0,1 in8 mph9
Thu, Sep 24🌦️ Light drizzle73° / 65°12% · 0,1 in7 mph8
Fri, Sep 25🌦️ Drizzle73° / 66°13% · 0,3 in8 mph8
Sat, Sep 26🌦️ Drizzle74° / 65°24% · 0,3 in8 mph9
Sun, Sep 27🌦️ Light drizzle73° / 65°21% · 0,1 in8 mph9
Mon, Sep 28🌦️ Light drizzle75° / 63°8% · 0,0 in8 mph9
Tue, Sep 29🌦️ Light drizzle73° / 63°12% · 0,0 in9 mph9
Wed, Sep 30⛅ Partly cloudy76° / 63°18%8 mph7
Thu, Oct 1☁️ Overcast77° / 62°3%7 mph9
Fri, Oct 2☀️ Clear sky-- / --0%--

Climate in Galapagos Islands month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January76°64°4,2 in★★★★
February78°65°8,7 in★★★☆☆
March79°65°13,2 in★★★☆☆
April78°65°9,1 in★★★☆☆
May75°65°2,6 in★★★★
June73°63°2,6 in★★★★
July71°62°2,4 in★★★★
August70°60°1,4 in★★★★★
September69°60°2,1 in★★★★
October70°61°2,2 in★★★★
November71°60°1,7 in★★★★
December73°62°2,1 in★★★★

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Galapagos Islands

42
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.56 µg/m³
PM1010 µg/m³
Ozone48 µg/m³
NO₂0.4 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:52 AM
Sunset5:58 PM
Daylight12h 6m
Solar noon11:55 AM
Golden hour (am)5:52 AM - 6:52 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:58 PM - 5:58 PM
Blue hour (am)5:22 AM - 5:52 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:58 PM - 6:28 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 31%
Moonrise10:45 AM
Moonset11:25 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Galapagos Islands

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★★★★
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Galapagos Islands?

Galapagos Islands is an island in Ecuador. Its coordinates are -0.65, -90.35. It lies in South America.

What is the weather like in Galapagos Islands right now?

It is currently 67°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 100% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Galapagos Islands?

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

What time zone is Galapagos Islands in?

Galapagos Islands observes Pacific/Galapagos (UTC-06:00). The local time is 8:52 AM.

What are the top things to do in Galapagos Islands?

Popular options include Galapagos National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 September 17, 2026 at 8:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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