Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Galapagos Islands
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Galapagos Islands are November, August, July — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Puerto Ayora (Galapagos Islands) (15 m elevation).
Month by month
Galapagos Islands weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7°C / 78°F | 18.7 | 62 | |
| February | 27.4°C / 81°F | 17.7 | 58 | |
| March | 28.2°C / 83°F | 16.2 | 57 | |
| April | 27.3°C / 81°F | 17.8 | 58 | |
| May | 25.7°C / 78°F | 20.3 | 62 | |
| June | 24.2°C / 76°F | 20.5 | 64 | |
| July | 23.2°C / 74°F | 21.8 | 65 | Best |
| August | 22.5°C / 73°F | 17 | 66 | Best |
| September | 22.3°C / 72°F | 18.3 | 65 | |
| October | 22.4°C / 72°F | 21.7 | 65 | |
| November | 23.1°C / 74°F | 16.2 | 68 | Best |
| December | 24.2°C / 76°F | 19.7 | 64 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Galapagos Islands timing questions
What is the best month to visit Galapagos Islands?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are November, August, and July, with November scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Galapagos Islands?
March, with an average daily high of 28.2°C (83°F).
What is the rainiest month in Galapagos Islands?
July, averaging 21.8 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.