Ecuador
Galapagos in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
The deciding difference
April combines warm water with lingering rain; May turns drier and cooler.
Practical conclusion
The decision is a sea-temperature versus rain trade-off: warmer water in April, more settled dry conditions in May.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
82/100 · #10
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#10
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Galapagos · AprilPhoto: Bex-Lemon · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 28 | 26 | 12 | 70 | 8.1 | 78 | 2.6 | 27 | 75 |
| April (selected) | 28 | 25 | 9 | 62 | 7.6 | 80 | 2.7 | 26 | 82 |
| May | 27 | 24 | 4 | 22 | 7.0 | 80 | 3.6 | 25 | 91 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (82/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -7 | +0.5 °C | +0.5 °C | +2.6 | +8 mm | +0.5 h | -2.5 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.9 °C |
| May | +9 | -1 °C | -1 °C | -4.7 | -39.7 mm | -0.6 h | +0.3 % | +0.9 m/s | -1.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Galapagos in April?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Galapagos in April?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Galapagos in April?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 62 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Galapagos?
By the climate score, June, July, October and November are the strongest months for Galapagos. For a beach trip: January, May, June and December. April is not among them.