An incredible vacation destination, the Galapagos Islands is a must visit for anyone who loves nature. These islands are often referred to as the 'living laboratory of evolution' and are home to some of the most rare and endangered wildlife species on the planet. Here you can swim with sharks, dolphins and whales; walk side by side with giant tortoises and come face to face with the world's only equatorial penguins.
What is so unique about the Galapagos is that here you will find birds and animals roaming free and unafraid. In many cases, most of the animals here are as curious about you, as you are of them. Beautiful and rugged, the Galapagos takes you back in time with its haunting beauty and surreal landscapes.

Galapagos Islands weather
You can visit the Galapagos Islands any time of the years as there is no real tourist season here. However, many people consider February as one of the best times to visit as during this month much of the Galapagos is green and beautiful, with many animals and birds beginning their reproductive cycles. The snorkeling and diving around this time is also the best, with excellent underwater visibility and warm water temperatures.

In February many interesting events occur that you are unlikely to see the rest of the year. Marine iguanas changing their skin color, the mating tactics of the frigatebirds and the clownish courtship methods of the cute blue-footed boobies. This is also the best time to spot a waved albatross in the Galapagos as the rest of the year they are usually at sea.

Galapagos Islands weather - June to December
While peak tourist season is mainly from June to August, a lot people also come to the Galapagos Islands for vacations during the Easter season and at Christmas. There are two distinct seasons here. June to December is the dry season, when the skies are blue and there is little chance of showers. South tradewinds during this time bring colder currents up north to the Galapagos.

Galapagos Islands weather - December to May
December to May is considered as the warm season in the Galapagos and the weather during this period is more tropical. The skies are cloudier around this time and the chances for daily showers are frequent during the day. However, the ocean temperature is also warmer during this period and is ideal for snorkeling and swimming.

The month between June and November are known as garua because a fine mist constantly falls, keeping the vegetation on the islands lush and green.