Galapagos generally is a year- round travel destination to see wildlife – there is no off-season for tours or cruises. There are basically two main seasons:

1.       Wet season (from January to April)

• Average temperatures from 22 °C to 31 °C (70 °F to 84 °F)
• Occasional heavy showers or thunderstorms, mostly in the afternoon
• Calm seas and warmer water for snorkeling
• Clear skies (perfect for photography)
• Green landscapes
• Breeding season for a lot of animals

2.       Dry season (from June to November)

• Average temperatures from 19 °C to 22 °C (68 °F to 82 °F)
• Often hazy and cloudy skies (less suitable for photography)
• Sometimes rough seas and colder water for snorkeling (wetsuit necessary)
• Breeding season for many seabirds

Recommendations:

If you are sensitive to motion- or seasickness, try to avoid the months between August and October – the sea is rougher during these months than during the rest of the year.

Please if you have any further questions, leave your comment here or contact our Barefoot Expeditions Team.

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