When to go to Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)?
Marine iguanas graze algae off the rocks and giant tortoises take their time in the highlands of Santa Cruz; nothing in the Galápagos moves out of your way. Puerto Ayora is the base, with the Darwin Station explaining what you are looking at and the dive boats leaving early for Gordon Rocks, where the currents bring white-tipped reef sharks circling through.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora), aim for January to June, November to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4 | 90 | 24 | 75 |
| February | 11.3 | 76 | 26 | 77 |
| March | 11.3 | 158 | 26 | 72 |
| April | 11.5 | 97 | 25 | 76 |
| May | 11.0 | 111 | 24 | 72 |
| June | 10.5 | 140 | 23 | 66 |
| July | 9.5 | 145 | 22 | 62 |
| August | 9.7 | 117 | 21 | 64 |
| September | 7.9 | 147 | 21 | 55 |
| October | 8.9 | 140 | 21 | 59 |
| November | 10.4 | 101 | 22 | 68 |
| December | 11.0 | 122 | 23 | 70 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Galápagos (Puerto Ayora), the sunniest month is April, and the driest is February (about 76 mm). Temperatures peak in March (about 26°C). Over the year, an average of 1,444 mm of rain falls, and 8 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)?
- Endemic wildlife (iguanas, giant tortoises)
- Darwin Station
- Diving at Gordon Rocks
- Santa Cruz Island
Practical info
- Country: Ecuador
- Airport: Galápagos Seymour (GPS)
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