What is the best month to go to Galapagos?
The best time to visit the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. Though the Galápagos is beautiful year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting.
What is the climate like on the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands are on the equator and the climate does not vary dramatically over the year. The climate of the Islands can best be described as subtropical. This season also makes a unique mixture in the climate, usually; cloudy, cool, and dry.
What is the rainy season in the Galapagos?
The Galapagos warm season (also known as rainy season Galapagos or green season) occurs from December through May. This time of year, Galapagos temperature ranges from the 70’s to upper 80’s. During the warm season, the northern Panama current heats the water temperature to the mid-70’s Fahrenheit (21 Celsius).
What you Cannot bring to Galapagos?
You MUST NOT bring any agricultural or plant materials or any unprocessed food products to the islands. To avoid problems at customs and bag check we suggest only traveling to Galapagos with pre-wrapped snack products such as chocolate bars, etc.
Is there WIFI in Galapagos?
Wifi in Galapagos should be considered intermittant at best wherever you go! Most Galapagos cruises do not offer internet access or Wi-Fi on board. There are a few Galapagos Cruise ships, however, that do offer internet service on board, mostly at a (sometimes hefty) charge.
What’s the weather like in the Galapagos Islands?
A fine, misty rain (or garúa) blankets the tops of the islands, which turn lush and emerald green. The hot/rainy season runs from January to June. In the first three months of the year, the annual rains arrive; they are strong but of short duration. Temperatures rise, and sunny days are frequent.
When is the Garua season in the Galapagos?
During the garúa season, which typically lasts from July through December, temperatures are lower than they are during the rest of the year. Cold waters come up from the Antarctica region, carrying with them the makings for a subtropical — rather than tropical — climate.
When to see sea turtles in the Galapagos Islands?
The best time to see the waved albatross is April through mid-December. The ocean starts to get a bit choppy in July and is at its roughest from August to October. The best time to view the pacific green sea turtle is November to January, when considerable mating activity can be observed in the water.
How are the Galapagos Islands different from other islands?
Because the prevailing wind in the Galápagos is from the southeast, the south sides of the major islands are much moister than the north sides, which lie in a rain shadow.