CHOOSING THE BEST TIME FOR TRAVELING
The weather
December-May
Hot, sunny mixed with some torrential downpours, breezy at night
June-October/November
Cloudy, drizzly, 15-23 degrees Celsius, sometimes sunny, hot days
Packing
You can get everything you need here on the island, but some things are very expensive.
We recommend bringing sunscreen (factor 50+ if you’re sensible) and after-sun, because you will most likely get burnt. Remember, the Galapagos Islands are located on the equator so even when it’s cloudy, the sun is strong. Throughout the year it rains a fair amount, so a good waterproof, lightweight rain jacket is essential. Also pack a reusable water bottle and footwear that will last your stay. The combination of a set of flip flops, sandals, and sneakers tend to be sufficient unless you’re an avid hiker.
MAY
In May the temperature might drop a little, but it will still be quite warm. You’ll want to be in t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops.
June - October
During the day many people still wear shorts, but in the evenings the temperature drops to around 18/62 degrees, so you’ll want a jacket or hoody, long pants, and sneakers.
November - APRIL
In November it will get warmer again. It gets hotter and hotter and more humid until April. Bring enough sunscreen to keep reapplying.
The laundrette
The laundrette is relatively cheap and they are on every corner. Bring some kind of hat and sunglasses; both available here but can be expensive.
Plan ahead
When choosing what you’ll bring, think about how long it will last (flip-flops for example) and consider bringing extras. You can find absolutely every essential on the island, so you’ll never go without, but the prices can be high.
The island
The island is mostly casual, at best smart-casual. Don’t bother with smart shoes, suits, or ties, you won’t ever need them. Even fancy nights out are smart shorts, clean trainers and a recently washed t-shirt.
If you like swimming
If you like swimming, we highly recommend getting a rash vest, a wetsuit top, or something to protect you from the cold. While the water is never freezing, it’s cold enough for half the year for only a bathing suit. So, if you plan to snorkel, it might be a good investment. You can rent wetsuits here if you only plan to do a trip every now and again, though. Bring a decent mask and snorkel.
You can’t buy them here, and we are sure you’ll use them enough for them to be worth bringing. If you have an underwater camera, it will definitely be useful, too.
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