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.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Galapagos Islands month by month
The Galapagos Islands score consistently well all year, with comfort ranging only from 57.2 in March to 67.6 in November — RouteVerdict's editorial pick covers all twelve months, the only place in this corpus with no shoulder season at all. Temperatures stay remarkably stable too, between 22.3°C and 28.2°C throughout the year. Rainfall varies more: July brings the most at 21.8 wet days, while November and March both see just 16.2, the fewest.
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.
Why does the Galapagos have no shoulder season in RouteVerdict's ratings?
Comfort stays consistently good all year, ranging only from 57.2 in March to 67.6 in November — close enough that RouteVerdict's editorial pick covers all twelve months rather than singling out a peak season.
What is the Galapagos' wettest month?
July, averaging 21.8 wet days — more than any other month — though comfort still holds at 65.