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Best time to visit Galapagos (and when it is crowded)

Galapagos is a nature destination in Ecuador. Its peak season is June, July, and August, and it is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

June, July, and August

Quietest months

January, February, March, November, and December

Galapagos month by month

How crowded Galapagos gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Galapagos in January
Quiet
Galapagos in February
Quiet
Galapagos in March
Quiet
Galapagos in April
Quiet
Galapagos in May
Quiet
Galapagos in June
Quiet
Galapagos in July
Quiet
Galapagos in August
Quiet
Galapagos in September
Quiet
Galapagos in October
Quiet
Galapagos in November
Quiet
Galapagos in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Galapagos busy?
Galapagos gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Galapagos?
For thinner crowds, visit Galapagos in January, February, March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Galapagos least crowded?
Galapagos is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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