Historical monthly weather
Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.
Sweet spotPeak Feb–Mar. Go in Jan, Apr for similar weather.
Sunny share of daylightMar · 57%
WarmestJan · 81°F
WettestDec
Best windowJun–Nov
Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source
2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data
A shark sanctuary of hammerhead and silky shark walls far offshore.
Best time to visit
Aim for Jun–Nov, the 6 months that line up best.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malpelo Island?
The best time to visit Malpelo Island is June–November, in Pacific, Colombia.
Where is Malpelo Island?
Malpelo Island is in Pacific, Colombia. The nearest major airport is BOG.
What is Malpelo Island known for?
A shark sanctuary of hammerhead and silky shark walls far offshore.
