Travel Galapagos Islands & Ecuador

When to Visit

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.

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