Weather in the Galapagos

galapagos weather

Galapagos is a place that can be visited at any time. The climate of the islands is subtropical and is governed by the warm El Niño current and the cold Humboldt current, which determines two seasons. The warmest temperatures are recorded between December and May, with mostly clear skies and bright sunshine. However, if you wish explore the wonderful underwater world of the islands, the best time to visit the Galapagos is between June and November. This season the weather is a bit cool, but it offers the best opportunity to meet the inhabitants of the famous Galapagos Marine Reserve.

Seasons

The weather and temperature vary during the year:

  • January to May:from low 80°F (27°C) to low 90°F (32°C) (possible rain)
  • June to September:low 60°F (15°C) to high 70°F (21°C) (possible rain)
  • October to December: 70°F (21°C) to 80° (27°C) (dry season)
  • June to December: De junio a diciembre, los vientos alisios del sur llevan la corriente de Humboldt, más fría, al norte de las Islas Galápagos. En estos meses, por tanto, el agua está más fría y una capa de niebla impregna la atmósfera y el cielo de las islas. De hecho, las cimas de las islas más grandes siguen siendo verdes y exuberantes, mientras que en las islas y costas al nivel del mar llueve poco. Por esta razón, el clima de junio a diciembre generalmente se denomina «estación seca» y se caracteriza por sus cielos azules y lloviznas al mediodía. En esta temporada se pueden observar muchas especies en las islas o en el mar, como: tortugas gigantes, ballenas jorobadas, búfalos, cormoranes, ostreros, lagartos de lava, halcones de Galápagos, búfalos enmascarados, gaviotas argénteas, lobos marinos, garzas de lava, marrones. pingüinos, etc Gracias a la temperatura del agua, es el momento ideal para practicar buceo, snorkel y buceo profundo.
  • December to May: El período comprendido entre diciembre y mayo se considera la temporada «calurosa». Durante esta temporada más cálida, el clima en Galápagos es más tropical, con lluvias diarias y cielos nublados. Además, la temperatura del océano es más cálida para nadar. Durante esta temporada turística se pueden observar muchas especies en las islas o en el mar, como: iguanas marinas, tortugas marinas, iguanas terrestres, flamencos, patos, golondrinas de mejillas blancas, piqueros enmascarados, iguanas marinas, albatros, patas azules. piqueros, etc.

Sea Currents

The Corriente de Humboldt It brings cold waters, especially during the rainy and foggy season (cool weather) from July to December. The El Niño current can bring warm waters to the Galapagos and heat the surface, to increase precipitation and modify the climate in the Galapagos (January to June).

The water temperature varies during the year

January to June: from 70°F (21°C) to 80°F (27°C)

July to December: from 65°F (18°C) to 75°F (23°C)

Climate details around the year

JANUARY

  • Rainy warm season (until May)
  • Water and air temperatures rise until June
  • Best underwater visibility (until March)

FEBRUARY

  • Water temperature reaches an average of 26ºC / 78 F
  • Intense Sun and hot climate

MARCH

  • Rainy season reaches its peak
  • Sporadic tropical rains
  • Intense Sun and hot climate
  • Air temperatures reach up to 31ºC / 88ºF

MAY - JUNE

  • Beginning of the Garúa season (cool dry season until December)
  • Temperatures (water and air) are lower

JULY - AUGUST

  • Windiest months (force 4 – 5)
  • The sea is a bit more moved
  • Average temperature is around 22 ºC / 71 F

AUGUST

  • Lowest sea water temperatures (21ºC / 71ºF)
  • Lowest air temperature (19ºC / 66ºF)

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

  • Humboldt Current is strongest – strong ocean currents

DECEMBER

  • Start of the warm season
  • Water and air temperatures rise

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