When is the best time to visit Galápagos?

The most comfortable stretch is February to March, August and November, when average highs run 72 to 83 degrees F with 17 to 20 rainy days a month. March is the hottest month at 83 degrees F on average, and August the coolest at 72 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Galápagos?

June, with roughly 25 days of rain. The driest is March, with about 17. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Galápagos?

July averages 74 degrees F by day and 69 degrees F at night, and January averages 78 degrees F and 73 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Galápagos?

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Galápagos: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Galápagos

The most comfortable months in Galápagos are February to March, August and November, with average daytime highs of 72 to 83°F and 17 to 20 rainy days a month. March is the hottest month, averaging 83°F, and August the coolest at 72°F. June sees the most rain, around 25 days, while March is the driest with about 17.

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May78°73°24 d

Jun76°71°25 d

Jul74°69°25 d

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Oct72°68°24 d

Nov74°68°19 d

Dec76°70°23 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Galápagos: common questions

When is the best time to visit Galápagos?: The most comfortable stretch is February to March, August and November, when average highs run 72 to 83°F with 17 to 20 rainy days a month. March is the hottest month at 83°F on average, and August the coolest at 72°F.
What is the rainiest month in Galápagos?: June, with roughly 25 days of rain. The driest is March, with about 17. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Galápagos?: July averages 74°F by day and 69°F at night, and January averages 78°F and 73°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Galápagos?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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