🇪🇨 Galápagos (Baltra) vs Santiago 🇨🇱

Galápagos (Baltra), Ecuador vs Santiago, Chile — 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. Santiago is drier, with roughly 71 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇨 Galápagos (Baltra)🇨🇱 Santiago
Avg annual high29°C23°C
Hottest monthJanuary (30°C)January (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (19°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year11443
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberApril, September, October

🇪🇨 Galápagos (Baltra)

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

🇨🇱 Santiago

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Galápagos (Baltra) or Santiago warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Galápagos (Baltra) or Santiago?

Galápagos (Baltra) is rainier — Santiago sees about 71 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Galápagos (Baltra) is best around July, August, September; Santiago is best around April, September, October.

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