galapagos climate

Weather in the Galapagos Islands is attractive to adventure travel and small ship cruising year round. The climate of Ecuador's Pacific coast and the Galapagos Islands are almost entirely influenced by the ocean currents. The warm Panama current from the north warms the water and brings warm sunny days with sporadic rains from January until April. The rain usually arrives in the afternoon, and often clears up by the early evening. From May to December both the cool Humboldt and Peru currents from the south cooler weather predominates, and rain is uncommon creating comfortable hiking weather. Although seas are rarely rough, trade winds cause the ocean to be choppier this time of year and a misty fog may linger into the day.




 
June starts the dry season with cooler temperatures (Air: 66-77; Water 64-70). Giant tortoises migrate from highlands to lowlands for suitable nesting places. In July, blue- footed boobies and cormorants are active and whales can be observed off the Western coast of Isabela. In August, Masked boobies, swallow tailed gulls and Galapagos Hawks nest and court. In September, air temperatures are at their lowest (66F). Penguins, Sea lions and marine birds are active. Water conditions may be windy and choppy. In October, Fur seals begin mating period. In November, Sea lion pups are born.

Galapagos
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg. High (F)	84	86	88	86	82	78	76	74	76	77	78	80
Avg. Low (F)	70	74	74	72	72	68	66	64	62	64	66	68
Water. Temp. (F)	74	76	76	76	74	74	72	66	68	70	72	74
Rainfall (Inches)	1.5	2.1	3.0	3.0	2.7	2.2	1.1	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.8	1.5