| Galapagos Islands weather - When to visit the | | | | that you are unlikely to see the rest of the |
| Galapagos | | | | year. Marine iguanas changing their skin |
| | | | color, the mating tactics of the frigatebirds |
| An incredible vacation destination, the | | | | and the clownish courtship methods of the |
| Galapagos Islands is a must visit for anyone | | | | cute blue-footed boobies. This is also the |
| who loves nature. These islands are often | | | | best time to spot a waved albatross in the |
| referred to as the 'living laboratory of | | | | Galapagos as the rest of the year they are |
| evolution' and are home to some of the most | | | | usually at sea. |
| rare and endangered wildlife species on the | | | | |
| planet. Here you can swim with sharks, | | | | Galapagos Islands weather - June to December |
| dolphins and whales; walk side by side with | | | | While peak tourist season is mainly from June |
| giant tortoises and come face to face with | | | | to August, a lot people also come to the |
| the world's only equatorial penguins. What | | | | Galapagos Islands for vacations during the |
| is so unique about the Galapagos is that here | | | | Easter season and at Christmas. There are two |
| you will find birds and animals roaming free | | | | distinct seasons here. June to December is |
| and unafraid. In many cases, most of the | | | | the dry season, when the skies are blue and |
| animals here are as curious about you, as you | | | | there is little chance of showers. South |
| are of them. Beautiful and rugged, the | | | | tradewinds during this time bring colder |
| Galapagos takes you back in time with its | | | | currents up north to the Galapagos. |
| haunting beauty and surreal landscapes. | | | | |
| | | | Galapagos Islands weather - December to May |
| Galapagos Islands weather You can visit the | | | | December to May is considered as the warm |
| Galapagos Islands any time of the years as | | | | season in the Galapagos and the weather |
| there is no real tourist season here. | | | | during this period is more tropical. The |
| However, many people consider February as one | | | | skies are cloudier around this time and the |
| of the best times to visit as during this | | | | chances for daily showers are frequent during |
| month much of the Galapagos is green and | | | | the day. However, the ocean temperature is |
| beautiful, with many animals and birds | | | | also warmer during this period and is ideal |
| beginning their reproductive cycles. The | | | | for snorkeling and swimming. |
| snorkeling and diving around this time is | | | | |
| also the best, with excellent underwater | | | | The month between June and November are known |
| visibility and warm water temperatures. | | | | as garua because a fine mist constantly |
| | | | falls, keeping the vegetation on the islands |
| In February many interesting events occur | | | | lush and green. |