Best time to swim in the Galapagos Islands Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in the Galapagos Islands? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in the Galapagos Islands.
Swimming in the Galapagos Islands by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in the Galapagos Islands by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Isabela Island, Floreana Island, San Cristóbal Island, Santa Cruz Island and Santiago Island.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F to 76°F | pleasant swimming |
| February | 79°F to 80°F | ideal swimming |
| March | 80°F to 81°F | ideal swimming |
| April | 79°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
| May | 78°F to 78°F | pleasant swimming |
| June | 74°F to 75°F | pleasant swimming |
| July | 72°F to 73°F | pleasant swimming |
| August | 71°F to 72°F | pleasant swimming |
| September | 70°F to 71°F | pleasant swimming |
| October | 71°F to 72°F | pleasant swimming |
| November | 72°F to 73°F | pleasant swimming |
| December | 74°F to 75°F | pleasant swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in the Galapagos Islands?
Best time to swim in San Cristóbal Island
It is possible to swim all year in San Cristóbal Island.
Other cities and places in the Galapagos Islands:
Water temperatures in the Galapagos Islands over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in the Galapagos Islands for the cities of: Isabela Island, Floreana Island, San Cristóbal Island, Santa Cruz Island and Santiago Island.