Water temperatures:
January – June: 70°F – 80°F (20°C-26°C)
July – December: 65°F – 75°F (18°C- 23°C)
Sea currents and conditions:
January – June: Southeast trade winds become weaker and water coming from the Panama Basin brings warmer calmer seas.
July – December: The Humboldt Current typically brings choppy seas and strong surges. The movement and cooler water also bring nutrients and larger animals to the islands.
Visibility:
On average visibility in the Galapagos is approximately 8 – 10m (25ft to 35ft) with it increasing to 18m (60ft) on good (calm and sunny) days. If you’re used to 20/30/50m visibility don’t worry! A unique aspect of the Galapagos is that the wildlife is abundant and at times even curious or playful.
Subtropical weather:
Warm-season (December – May): Low 80°F – Low 90°F, possibilities of rain. Good time to visit for sunshine, warmer, calmer seas.
Cool-season (June – September): Low 60°F – High 70°F, mornings are often misty. Good time to visit for increased underwater animal activity.
Dry-season (October – December): 70°F – 80°F. Good time to visit for mild weather, combining land and underwater activities.
The International Airports Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE) offer local connecting flights to the Galápagos Islands: Airport Seymour/Baltra (GPS) and Airport San Cristóbal (SCY).
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