Is June a good time to visit the Galapagos Islands?
First up, there’s not really a bad time to visit the Galapagos Islands. They really are a year-round destination, with each month offering something different in terms of what you can see and do, not least when it comes to wildlife.
As for June, this month marks the start of the Garua season — the drier, cooler period that runs until December.
Translating to “mist” in Spanish, the Garua season — and the Galapagos weather in June — is characterised by lower temperatures, and some overcast days, with sporadic drizzle or mist (garúa). While the sun does shine, mornings and evenings are often foggy.
Alongside having a pleasant cooler climate, June also offers a diversity of wildlife experiences, from the mating rituals of waved albatrosses and great frigate birds, to humpback whale migrations. We cover all this — and more — below.
One thing to note about visiting the Galapagos in June is that while you can certainly still snorkel, note that visibility won’t be as great as it is earlier in the year. In addition, tradewinds mean the sea can be choppy. So, consider visiting earlier if snorkelling is top of your list.
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