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Galapagos Islands Weather Forecast

Galapagos Islands weather: 71°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌦️ 71°F now🕔 9:19 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December

Will it rain in Galapagos Islands?

Yes - rain is likely in Galapagos Islands today.

A 73% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri.

The next 7 days carry about 3.1 times a normal week's rain for August (0,9 in against 0,3 in).

16-day forecast for Galapagos Islands

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21🌦️ Drizzle72° / 64°73% · 0,2 in8 mph6
Sat, Aug 22🌦️ Drizzle73° / 65°6% · 0,1 in8 mph7
Sun, Aug 23🌦️ Drizzle76° / 64°8% · 0,1 in7 mph6
Mon, Aug 24🌧️ Heavy drizzle72° / 65°24% · 0,4 in9 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Drizzle72° / 64°0% · 0,2 in11 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast73° / 62°0%9 mph9
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast74° / 60°0%8 mph9
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast75° / 61°0%8 mph7
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast74° / 62°2%8 mph8
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 63°6% · 0,1 in8 mph7
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 65°8% · 0,1 in10 mph9
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Drizzle72° / 64°6% · 0,3 in10 mph9
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast74° / 61°2%7 mph9
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle72° / 62°6% · 0,0 in8 mph9
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle72° / 64°6% · 0,1 in9 mph9
Sat, Sep 5☁️ Overcast79° / 65°0%9 mph8

What this means for Galapagos Islands

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 2.9°F above the 69°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 73% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 39°F - an unusually even climate through the year.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
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 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 71°F (22°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 86% and wind is 7 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 9:19 AM.

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 21, 2026 at 9:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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