🇪🇨 Galápagos (Baltra) vs Lima 🇵🇪

Galápagos (Baltra), Ecuador vs Lima, Peru — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Galápagos (Baltra) is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 96 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇨 Galápagos (Baltra)🇵🇪 Lima
Avg annual high29°C23°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJuly (19°C low)August (14°C low)
Rainy days / year11418
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberMay, October, November

🇪🇨 Galápagos (Baltra)

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (19°C).

🇵🇪 Lima

Best around May, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in August (14°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Galápagos (Baltra) or Lima warmer?

Galápagos (Baltra) is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Galápagos (Baltra) or Lima?

Galápagos (Baltra) is rainier — Lima sees about 96 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Galápagos (Baltra) vs Lima?

Galápagos (Baltra) is best around July, August, September; Lima is best around May, October, November.

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