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January
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February
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March
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April - May
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June - July
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August
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September
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October
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November - December
Visiting the Galápagos in January

Visit Española Island to see land birds building their nests and marine iguana displaying their bright colours. You'll also be in with a chance of seeing sea turtle laying their eggs on shore.
January is the beginning of the rainy season in the Galápagos, with both water and air temperatures rising and staying warm until June. This is an ideal time for snorkelling.
Visiting the Galápagos in February
On Floreana Island and Santa Cruz, greater flamingo and marine iguana begin nesting. February is also breeding season for Bahama pintail duck.
Water temperatures can reach 25C, with these conditions likely until April.
Visiting the Galápagos in March
Fernandina, Española Island and Isabela Island are the places to see marine iguana nesting and the arrival of waved albatross. Strap on a snorkel to see penguin performing impressive underwater acrobatics.
The rainfall is at its highest in March, with sporadic downpours taking place. Humidity is high and air temperatures begin to reach 30C.
Visiting the Galápagos in April and May

In April, the islands of Isabela and Española are the only places in the world to see waved albatross performing their courtship rituals. This is also the time to see giant tortoise and land iguana hatching.
In May, blue-footed boobies display their courtship rituals while sea turtle and marine iguana hatch from their eggs.
Visiting the Galápagos in June and July
Frigate birds display their red pouches, and on North Seymour Island southern migration birds land to rest on their journey over the Pacific. On Santa Cruz Island, giant tortoise migrate from the highlands to the lowlands in search of suitable nesting places.
In July, sea bird communities become very active and lava lizard begin their mating season. Whale and dolphin species are most likely to be observed at this time, especially off the west coast of Isabela Island.
Visiting the Galápagos in August
August is pupping season for the islands' sea lion population, and it's also when giant tortoise return to the highlands. Nazca (masked) boobies and swallow-tailed gulls begin nesting, and Galápagos hawks start their courtship rituals.
Ocean temperatures drop to around 18C, with choppy waves and strong currents likely off exposed shoreline.
Visiting the Galápagos in September
Head to the islands of Mosquera, Española and Bartolomé to see colonies of chattering sea birds at their nesting sites. Sea lion become very active, with frequent fighting between males for mating rights. Dive beneath the waves to see torpedo-like Galápagos penguin hunting for small fish.
September is the peak of the cold season, with air temperatures dropping to 19C.
Visiting the Galápagos in October
On Española and Isabela, lava heron begin nesting and blue-footed boobies raise their recently hatched chicks. This is mating season for fur sea lion, and you'll also be in with a chance of seeing giant tortoise laying eggs.
The cold season continues, with some low-lying fog possible. However, this tends to burn off throughout the morning.
Visiting the Galápagos in November and December
In November, sea lion begin to pup and brown noddies enter their breeding season. Band-rumped storm petrels also begin building their nests.
In December, giant tortoise eggs begin to hatch and green sea turtle put on their mating displays. The weather improves significantly in these months, with calm seas and excellent visibility for snorkellers.