Best time to visit Galapagos Islands

Q: When is the best time to visit Galapagos Islands?

The best time to visit Galapagos Islands is January, February, March and April based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Galapagos Islands?

The hottest time of year in Galapagos Islands is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Galapagos Islands?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Galapagos Islands with 178mm on average. There are normally 17 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Galapagos Islands?

The sunniest time of year in Galapagos Islands is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 64% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Galapagos Islands?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Galapagos Islands in March when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

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When is the best time to visit Galapagos Islands?

The best time to visit Galapagos Islands is January, February, March and April based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Galapagos Islands?

The hottest time of year in Galapagos Islands is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Galapagos Islands?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Galapagos Islands with 178mm on average. There are normally 17 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Galapagos Islands?

The sunniest time of year in Galapagos Islands is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 64% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Galapagos Islands?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Galapagos Islands in March when the water temperature reaches 26°C.