The weather in January in Galápagos

It's warm in January in Galápagos with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Galápagos. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Galápagos, Colombia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2021, Galápagos reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 146 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Northwest.

Daily weather in January for Galápagos

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Galápagos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Galápagos New York
Average temperature 27°C 5°C
Max. temperature 28°C 11°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 146 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 18 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Galápagos with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Galápagos is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Galápagos, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Galápagos

Temperature in January in Galápagos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Galápagos, Colombia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Galápagos

Total precipitation in January in Galápagos over the years

Daily UV index in January in Galápagos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Galápagos, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Galápagos by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Galápagos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.