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In general, the warmest months are December to June with temperatures ranging 72-90°F when the sea is at its warmest (in the 70°F range), and tends to be slightly calmer. Although the islands receive slightly more rainfall during this time, most of the lower elevations remain quite arid. Expect blue skies and sunshine.

July to November, the temperatures are a bit cooler and range 60-75°F (18-24°C), with water temperatures of 70°F (21°C). July through November is the garua season. Garua is a mist that forms in the highlands, providing moisture. The air temperature can be slightly lower, but the equator is still a warm place to visit. During this time of year a cold ocean current from the south, called the Antarctic Humboldt current, causes the water temperature to drop slightly.

Year Round Temperatures in °F, Rainfall in Inches

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
max air temp.	84	86	88	86	82	78	76	74	76	77	78	80
min air temp.	70	74	74	72	72	68	66	64	62	64	66	68
ocean temp.	74	76	76	76	74	74	72	66	68	70	72	74
avg. rainfall	1.0	1.0	2.0	1.5	0.7	0.2	0.5	0.2	0.5	0.2	0.5	0.5

Year Round Temperatures in °F, Rainfall in Inches

QUITO	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
max air temp.	66	66	66	66	66	67	67	67	68	67	67	66
min air temp.	50	50	50	51	51	49	49	49	49	49	49	50
avg. rainfall	4.5	5.1	6.0	6.9	4.9	1.9	0.8	1.0	3.1	5.0	4.3	4.1