Travel Galapagos Islands & Ecuador

Galapagos forecast weather

There really isn’t a bad time to visit, however there are several factors to keep in
mind in determining when to go. The islands have two distinct seasons: the warm/ wet season which lasts from January to June, when there can be strong but short periods of rain but it’s generally sunny and warm; and the cool/dry season which lasts from July to December when water temperatures
can become decidedly chilly and a misty precipitation known as the ‘garúa’ impacts the highlands.
High season in the Galápagos is roughly the same as the warm/wet season and also coincides with vacation periods in the USA such as Christmas and Easter. This means more boats and more groups. The low season,
generally the same as the cool/dry season means fewer visitors which is a plus, but while the air temperature is extremely pleasant, the water is colder (wet suits are definitely needed) and the seas can be rough during the overnight passages between islands. Sea sickness is not uncommon and some people have difficulty sleeping.