• Where is Puerto Ayora located?
    • Puerto Ayora is the biggest town in the Galapagos Islands. It is located on the southern shore of Santa Cruz Island, one of the many Galapagos Islands owned by Ecuador and lying about 620 miles from the western coast of Ecuador.
  • In which hemisphere are the Galapagos Islands located?
    • The Galapagos Islands lie on the equator—some islands are in the Northern Hemisphere, while others are in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • What are the seasons like in Puerto Ayora?
    • There are two seasons in Puerto Ayora: the rainy season, which extends from January through April and brings significant rainfall, and the dry season, which lasts from July to November and is often considered the best time to visit.
  • What is the hottest and coldest month in Puerto Ayora?
    • January is usually the hottest month of the year in Puerto Ayora, while July is the coolest month.
  • When is the best time to visit Puerto Ayora?
    • There is generally no off-season in the Galapagos Islands, making any time of year a great time to visit. However, if you want to avoid high influxes of tourists, the best times to visit are between February to May and September until mid-December.
  • When is the best time to see the Waved Albatross in the Galapagos?
    • If you are keen on seeing the Waved Albatross, the best time to visit is in the spring or summer months to catch their migratory patterns.
  • What wildlife can be seen year-round in the Galapagos?
    • Animals such as the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos penguin, and fur sea lion can be viewed throughout the entire year.
  • What is the weather like in Puerto Ayora in January?
    • January brings nights and warm days to the exotic locale of Puerto Ayora. The average high temperature hits 88°F (31°C), while the average low temperature hovers at around 70°F (21°C). Meanwhile, days see a relatively low amount of sunshine with just a 4-hour daily average of sunlight.
  • Which is the second wettest month in Puerto Ayora?
    • The second wettest month of the year in Puerto Ayora is February. Precipitation averages hit 104 mm, bringing a moderate amount of rain. Although the average low temperature stays the same at 70°F (21°C), the average high temperature decreases by 2 degrees to 86°F (30°C).
  • What is the hottest month in Puerto Ayora?
    • In March, Puerto Ayora receives its hottest temperatures of the year. The average high temperature measures in at 88°F (31°C). Meanwhile, the average low temperature holds steady at 70°F (21°C).
  • How do temperatures change in April?
    • April sees the low temperature average staying at 70°F (21°C) for the fourth month in a row. The high temperature average also remains the same at 88°F (31°C).
  • When does Puerto Ayora receive the most sunshine?
    • Days are gloriously sunny in May as Puerto Ayora gets 7 hours of daily average sunshine – the highest of the year. It’s also the wettest month of the year, receiving the top precipitation rate annually, 120 mm. The average low temperature continues to hold at 70°F (21°C), while the high temperature decreases to 86°F (30°C).
  • When do the coolest temperatures of the year occur?
    • In June, the coolest temperatures of the year hit Puerto Ayora. The low temperature average changes for the first time in 5 months, decreasing to 68°F (20°C). The high temperature average also drops further to 84°F (29°C).
  • How does the weather change in July?
    • July sees the daily average of sunshine decrease to 6 hours. Meanwhile, both the average low and average high temperature go down, measuring in at 66°F (19°C) and 81°F (27°C), respectively.
  • What is the driest month in Puerto Ayora?
    • Puerto Ayora sees the lowest precipitation averages of the year in August, with just 13 mm of rainfall. Evenings are quite cool at 66°F (19°C) for the average low temperature, while the high temperature averages 84°F (29°C).
  • Does September have stable temperatures?
    • In September, the low temperature average remains at 66°F (19°C) for the third consecutive month. Meanwhile, the average high temperature decreases by 3 degrees to 81°F (27°C).
  • How does rainfall change in October?
    • October welcomes a slight increase in rainfall as the precipitation average rises to 27 mm. The high temperature average increases back to 84°F (29°C), while the low temperature average remains at 66°F (19°C).
  • What temperature changes occur in November?
    • In November, temperatures in Puerto Ayora see a small increase. The average low temperature rises to 68°F (20°C), while the high temperature increases to 86°F (30°C).
  • Does December see a change in precipitation?
    • In December, the precipitation rate slightly decreases to 22 mm. Both the average high and average low temperatures remain the same at 86°F (30°C) and 68°F (20°C), respectively.

Resources:
NOAA
AMS
The Weather Channel

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