AI-generatedGalápagos (Puerto Ayora) at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Dec
- Warmest month
- Mar · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 27.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 510 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while September is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – December
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:4317:51
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:30–06:11 · evening 17:23–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:22–05:30 · evening 18:03–18:12
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in October?
In October, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 8 min05:43 – 17:51
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6Pacific/Galapagos
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.9 – 24.1 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) ranges from 22.1 °C in September to 27.0 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 25.8 and 28.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24.7° | 23.5° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.5° | 25.4° | 27.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.0° | 25.8° | 28.0° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.2° | 24.6° | 27.7° | warm |
| MayMay | 24.9° | 22.9° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 23.9° | 22.1° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 23.0° | 21.6° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 22.2° | 20.8° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 22.1° | 20.6° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 22.3° | 20.9° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 22.8° | 21.4° | 24.7° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 23.3° | 21.7° | 25.1° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora), 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora): rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) has about one rainy day with 2 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
How breezy and how cloudy Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun – Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Galápagos (Puerto Ayora): mostly cloudy, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
How often the day gets hot in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in September (20°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 256 days a year, mostly from November to July.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 72 | 28° | 24° | 24.7° | 7.6 h | 11 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 29° | 25° | 26.5° | 8.0 h | 16 | 112 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 29° | 25° | 27.0° | 8.6 h | 16 | 131 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 29° | 24° | 26.2° | 8.3 h | 15 | 122 |
| MayMay | 77 | 28° | 24° | 24.9° | 8.1 h | 11 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 27° | 23° | 23.9° | 7.7 h | 5 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 26° | 22° | 23.0° | 6.9 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 25° | 21° | 22.2° | 6.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 25° | 20° | 22.1° | 6.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 26° | 21° | 22.3° | 6.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 26° | 21° | 22.8° | 7.1 h | 2 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 27° | 22° | 23.3° | 7.3 h | 5 | 27 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
0.74° S, 90.31° W · 15 m · Pacific/Galapagos
Best time to visit Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
The best time to visit Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is from June to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to December. Rain is most frequent from February to April; the wettest month is March with 131 mm.
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in the dry season
May – Jan
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in the rainy season
Feb – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) for you.
Your best months: August – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and June bring similar holiday weather to Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) (score 92 and 94). In June, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 92 | 94 |
| Day high | 26° | 27° |
| Night low | 21° | 23° |
| Sea | 22.3° | 23.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 2 mmbetter | 16 mm |
| Muggy days | 6better | 27 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Jan
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Feb – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
72January28° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In January, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in January58February29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 112 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in February57March29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In March, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 131 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in March60April29° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In April, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 122 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in April77May28° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In May, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 36 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in May94June27° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In June, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in June93July26° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In July, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in July92August25° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In August, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in August92September25° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In September, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in September92October26° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in October94November26° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in November93December27° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In December, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora).
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Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) vs. Guayaquil
In October Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) has the better holiday weather (score 92 vs. 46). During the day Guayaquil is 2 °C warmer than Galápagos (Puerto Ayora). The sea in Guayaquil is 2 °C warmer. Guayaquil gets 3 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) | Guayaquil |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 92 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 28° |
| Sea | 22° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 18 |
| Best time | Jun – Dec | Jun – Nov |
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Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 59).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 35 min
- Distance
- 10,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
When is the best time to visit Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)?
The best time to visit Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is from June to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)?
The sea temperature in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) ranges from 22.1 °C in September to 27.0 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 25 °C. September is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)?
Rain is most frequent from February to April; the wettest month is March with 131 mm. The driest month is September with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) get?
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.6 hours a day; in September there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) in?
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) uses the time zone Pacific/Galapagos, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)?
A nonstop flight from London to Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) takes about 12 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,060 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)?
Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 92, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 83.
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