GALAPAGOS CLIMATE DURING THE YEAR
The climate of the Galapagos Islands is subtropical that, even though these islands are placed under the equator, the climate is far from being excessively hot. Since it is regulated by the cold “Humboldt” current and the warm “El Niño” current, creating microclimates on the islands influencing the particular flora and fauna habitats found on each island.
The weather varies from season to season. June to November is known as the dry (garua) season. The Antarctic Humboldt Current, coming from the south, affects the climate at this time of year. When the wind blows in a southeasterly direction, the islands are bathed in cool waters, chilling the air and creating unusually cold conditions for equatorial islands.
The period between December to May is considered the “hot season.” The southeast trade wind diminishes in strength and warmer water from “El Niño” current flow through the islands. During this season, the Galapagos’ climate is more tropical with daily rain and cloudier skies. Also, the ocean temperature is warmer for swimming and snorkeling.
| MAX. TEMP | MIN. TEMP | SEA TEMP | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTHS | ºC | ºF | ºC | ºF | ºC | ºF |
| January | 27,7 | 82 | 24,4 | 76 | 22,8 | 73 |
| February | 29,4 | 85 | 23,3 | 74 | 25 | 77 |
| March | 30,6 | 87 | 22,8 | 73 | 25 | 77 |
| April | 29,4 | 85 | 22,8 | 73 | 25 | 77 |
| May | 27,7 | 82 | 21,7 | 71 | 24,4 | 76 |
| June | 26,1 | 79 | 18,9 | 66 | 23,3 | 74 |
| July | 24,4 | 76 | 19,4 | 67 | 22,2 | 72 |
| August | 23,9 | 75 | 18,9 | 66 | 21,7 | 71 |
| September | 23,9 | 75 | 19,4 | 67 | 21,7 | 71 |
| October | 25 | 77 | 19,4 | 67 | 22,2 | 72 |
| November | 25,6 | 78 | 20,6 | 69 | 22,8 | 73 |
| December | 26,7 | 80 | 21,1 | 70 | 23,3 | 74 |