When to travel to Galapagos & Ecuador

When to travel to Galapagos & Ecuador


In the highlands, including Quito, the dry season lasts from June to September, when it is usually warm and sunny. During the rest of the year, there is more rain, although this is usually not every day. Temperatures are warm during the day and mild at night.

In the Galapagos Islands, the weather is hottest from January to May, and sea temperatures are warmest, around 25ºC. From June to November, there is little rain and the weather is usually cooler, and the sea temperatures are around 22ºC. It is often overcast at this time of year, especially in July and August.

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Quito Av. max temp (ºC) 19 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 19 19 18
Av. min temp (ºC) 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10
Rainfall (cm) 11 13 15 18 12 5 2 3 8 13 11 10
Galapagos Av. max temp (ºC) 30 30 31 31 28 26 26 26 26 26 26 27
Av. min temp (ºC) 22 24 24 24 22 21 20 19 19 20 21 22
Rainfall (cm) 7 9 9 7 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 3
Order a brochure