The Galapagos Islands

When is the best time to visit Galapagos?

Galapagos is a place that can be visited at any time. There are two season, and the warmest is between December and May. It is the time of year when the sky is always clear, and the sun shines strongly. If you love to dive in amazing places, the best time to visit Galapagos is from June to November. During this season the weather is a little cooler, but it gives you the chance to enjoy the best from Galapagos' famous marine reserve.

Good weather for visiting all year round.
Galapagos is on the Equator, but the weather is not tropical.
Temperatures range from 69°-84°F / 21°-30°C
Very little rainfall.
Warm season Dec-May.
Dry season Jun-Nov.

Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov

Warm Season						Dry Season
Air Temperature
74°F 23°C	77°F 25°C	78°F 26°C	83°F 28°C	83°F 28°C	77°F 25°C	72°F 23°C	75°F 22°C	70°F 22°C	70°F 21°C	71°F 22°C	73°F 23°C
Water Temperature
74°F 23°C	76°F 24°C	77°F 25°C	77°F 25°C	77°F 25°C	76°F 24°C	73°F 23°C	71°F 22°C	70°F 21°C	71°F 22°C	72°F 22°C	73°F 23°C
Rainfall
0.3in 8mm	2.4in 60mm	4.6in 117mm	4.0in 100mm	3.0in 73mm	0.6in 15mm	0.2in 5mm	0.3in 7mm	0.2in 5mm	0.2in 5mm	0.2in 5mm	0.2in 5mm

Each season has its splendor in the Galapagos Islands. There is a time to watch for whales and dolphins migrating through these magical isles. And there is a season to witness the stunning mating rituals of blue-footed boobies, waved albatross and a menagerie of other birds.

Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve Visiting Rules

Keep a distance of 2 meters from wildlife including the cameras.
Do not touch or feed the fauna.
Do not remove elements from the ecosystem.
Do not smoke, drink alcohol or make campfires.
Walk on marked trails only.
Take pictures without flash. Professional shootings and drones need authorisation.
Camp in designated sites prior authorisation.
Use authorised sport fishing boats.
Do not introduce external elements to the ecosystem.
Do not use motorised water-crafts, submarines, and air tourism.

*Failure to comply with these rules will result in sanctions.