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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🕔 8:44 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December

Galapagos Islands weather in January

76°
average high · low 64°F
★★★★
ranked #9 of 12 months

A good month to visit Galapagos Islands.

Average high76°F
Average low64°F
Mean69°F
Rainfall4,2 in

January runs 34°F warmer than the annual average in Galapagos Islands.

Compare with December or February.

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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★★★★
August69°60°1,3 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).

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★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and April - historically the least comfortable months here.

How Galapagos Islands compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Galapagos Islands.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Galapagos Islands0 mi67°Fabout the same52 in
Galapagos National Park0 mi67°Fabout the same52 in

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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 8:44 PM.

What are the top things to do in Galapagos Islands?

Popular options include Galapagos Islands and 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 August 23, 2026 at 8:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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