The Galápagos
Animals that have never learned to be afraid of people, so they simply carry on. Nowhere else works remotely like this.
The best time to visit The Galápagos is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F). Local time there is 16:25 (UTC-6).
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The year at a glance
January · high 28°C · rain 24mm · 12.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Isla Baltra, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 24mm0.9in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| February | 28°C83°F | 48mm1.9in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| March | 28°C83°F | 84mm3.3in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 28°C83°F | 80mm3.1in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| May | 28°C83°F | 15mm0.6in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 27°C81°F | 5mm0.2in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 27°C80°F | 4mm0.2in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 26°C79°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C78°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 26°C79°F | 2mm0.1in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C79°F | 3mm0.1in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| December | 27°C81°F | 3mm0.1in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Language
- Spanish, Northern Quichua, Shuar
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit The Galápagos?
The best time to visit The Galápagos is Any month, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F).
How warm does The Galápagos get?
Typical daytime highs in The Galápagos are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (79°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (82°F).
Is The Galápagos expensive?
On the ground, The Galápagos is steep.
What sort of trip is The Galápagos good for?
The Galápagos is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays.
How rainy is The Galápagos?
The wettest month in The Galápagos is March at 84mm (3.3in), the driest August at 1mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 23mm (0.9in).
What plug do I need for The Galápagos?
The Galápagos uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
