☀️ Yes! Average temperature: 23°C
It's mild at 23°C — warm enough for sightseeing but you may want a light layer for evenings. Galapagos in August has an average air temperature of 23°C with sea temperatures around 21°C. You can expect 5 hours of sunshine per day and 5mm of rainfall, which means virtually no rain — bone-dry conditions.
The sea is 21°C — refreshing but swimmable, especially on sunny days. With 5 hours of daily sunshine, there's plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities. Pack light layers, a jumper for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, and a rain jacket.
Galapagos offers mild weather in August — great for culture and sightseeing. The average flight time from the UK is comfortable and there are usually good deals available for this time of year.
Here's how Galapagos stacks up against similar destinations in August:
| Destination | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galapagos | 23°C | 21°C | 5mm | 5h |
| Azores | 23°C | 23°C | 30mm | 8h |
| Mauritius | 23°C | 24°C | 40mm | 7h |
| Mozambique | 24°C | 24°C | 5mm | 8h |
| Réunion | 22°C | 24°C | 20mm | 8h |
| Madeira | 25°C | 23°C | 3mm | 8h |
See how Galapagos's temperature changes throughout the year:
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Yes, Galapagos in August has average temperatures of 23°C, making it a warm destination. Sea temperatures are 21°C.
The sea at 21°C is refreshing but swimmable.
Pack light layers, a jumper for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, and a rain jacket.
August is decent for visiting Galapagos — not too hot, good for sightseeing.
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