Galápagos National Park: monthly climate

Name: Galápagos National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Galápagos National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from 21.8 to 26.4 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Analyzing the relationship between shifting thermal ranges and average daily precipitation throughout the year.

Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Patterns in Galápagos National Park

Long term climate records show a mild annual cycle where average maximum temperatures peak in March at 27.79 °C and average minimums fall to 20.41 °C in September. Average daily precipitation tracks this trend, peaking at 2.41 mm per day in February and falling below 0.3 mm during drier months at the representative low elevation coordinate.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 23.9 °C
Warmest month: March
Coolest month: September
Wettest month: February

Twelve-month climate

Compare thirty-year temperature averages, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight hours.

Galápagos National Park Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Comparison

Evaluating the complete calendar year at Galápagos National Park reveals seasonal shifts in average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates. Long-term data sampled from a representative coordinate at 8.69 meters elevation defines baseline metrics for relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours across the year.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	24.9 °C23.4° to 26.4°	1.6 mm/day	83.4%	4.1 m/s	12 hours
February	26.1 °C24.7° to 27.5°	2.4 mm/day	82.1%	3.2 m/s	12 hours
March	26.4 °C24.8° to 27.8°	2.1 mm/day	82.4%	2.9 m/s	12 hours
April	25.8 °C24.3° to 27.4°	2.1 mm/day	84.9%	3.2 m/s	12 hours
May	25 °C23.5° to 26.4°	0.8 mm/day	84.4%	4.4 m/s	12 hours
June	23.9 °C22.5° to 25.2°	0.4 mm/day	83.1%	5 m/s	12 hours
July	22.8 °C21.5° to 24.2°	0.3 mm/day	83%	5.3 m/s	12 hours
August	21.9 °C20.6° to 23.3°	0.3 mm/day	83.5%	5.4 m/s	12 hours
September	21.8 °C20.4° to 23.3°	0.2 mm/day	83.4%	5.5 m/s	12 hours
October	22.1 °C20.6° to 23.7°	0.3 mm/day	81.5%	5.3 m/s	12 hours
November	22.7 °C21.3° to 24°	0.4 mm/day	81.2%	5.3 m/s	12 hours
December	23.6 °C22.1° to 25°	0.6 mm/day	83.4%	4.9 m/s	12 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: September: 21.8 °C; March: 26.4 °C; Change from September to March: +4.6 °C
Precipitation: September: 0.2 mm/day; March: 2.1 mm/day; Change from September to March: +1.9 mm/day
Daylight: September: 12 hours; March: 12 hours; Change from September to March: 0 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing annual temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns across long term monthly averages

Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Averages for Galápagos National Park

Long term climatology data from a representative coordinate highlights the cyclical shifts in temperature, wind speed, daylight duration, and daily precipitation rates across the calendar year in Galápagos National Park. Reviewing calculated monthly maxima and minima provides structural context on seasonal trends without representing absolute weather records or local microclimates.

Warmest month: March26.4 °C
Coolest month: September21.8 °C
Wettest month: February2.4 mm/day
Driest month: September0.2 mm/day
Most humid month: April84.9%
Windiest month: September5.5 m/s
Longest daylight: January12 hours

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Monthly Climate Profiles for Comparing Galápagos National Park with Other Parks

Comparing monthly climate normals from Galápagos National Park against other protected areas highlights the varied atmospheric rhythms found across different global regions. Analyzing standardized data for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight reveals how unique geographic settings and marine currents shape distinct ecological landscapes.

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