Galapagos Islands Climate
Galapagos Islands climate for the last months of the year, and the first month of the New Year, are some of the best transition months in Galapagos.If you live in northern latitudes, say higher than 30 degress N, chances are you are not expecting warm days now, right? Well, escaping the cold, and heading for warm days, seems to be the trend worldwide. Of course, Galapagos is not just one more tropical destination.
It is one of the most amazing National Parks and Marine Reserve, where the best
Galapagos wildlife
encounters happen.But, really what makes Galapagos so special in these months? Here are some expedition highlights for you to consider, and remember, they only happen at this time of the year. Galapagos islands climate has changed, and the islands' waters have warmed up, vegetation has started to become green, and wildlife is adapting to such changes. Land-depending species become quite active as their breeding starts, while that of the sea-depending species starts to slow down. Galapagos land birds, including
Darwin's finches
have started to reproduce. Watch how their courtship and nesting happens. There are only four months of the year that can be called transitional months: December, January, April and May. These months are worth calling Satisfaction guaranteed. You can visit outstanding islands like Bartolome, Genovesa, Santa Cruz, Española, Isabela, and
Fernandina
Right here, and more so at this time of the year.
Snorkel next to the only
tropical penguins
on Earth, witness the amazing courtship of the great frigatebirds see giant
Galapagos tortoises
roaming the volcanic landscape of Galapagos.
Walk among
blue footed boobies,
plunge next to young
sea lions
which are just learning to swim.
And explore the shores where the most numerous colony of
marine iguanas
are found.
Enjoy the arrival of the warm waters from the north. Snorkel and swim next to penguins and sea lions with no need to freeze in the water. Tropical fishes abound too.Galapagos islands climate during December, January and February is quite remarkable, as most days are sunny, but not overwhelmingly hot. Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. It is all picture perfect. Marine iguanas have just developed the most colorful mix of colors for a reptile: emerald green, red and black. Best sightings happen at Española,
Santa Cruz
and
Fernandina
Islands.
Observe how males establish ownership by acting territorial to other individuals.
Galapagos land iguanas
on Isabela Island have developed bright yellow colors, which next to light brown and reddish blotches; make these reptiles the most attractive of the arid zone.
Their mating season has just started. Green sea turtles show the highest curiosity of the year to snorkelers. Best locations to look for this unique behavior includes Bartolomé and Fernandina Islands.
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during February
Weather in Galapagos
during May
See why the Galapagos climate is different
than any other tropical destination
There are two seasons in the islands:
the Hot and the Dry Season
Enjoy the wonderful Galapagos islands climate during these transition months.
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