Whale Sharks and Wonders
October in Galapagos is shaped by the cool Humboldt Current drifting up from Antarctica. This brings cooler seas packed with nutrients, turning the islands into a buffet for sea lions, sea turtles, and seabirds.
October in Galapagos is shaped by the cool Humboldt Current drifting up from Antarctica. This brings cooler seas packed with nutrients, turning the islands into a buffet for sea lions, sea turtles, and seabirds.
It’s also a fantastic month for marine adventure…think whale watching or diving with giant whale sharks around Darwin and Wolf Islands.
Birds Visible in Galapagos
On land, the highlands are drier and more barren than usual, but that makes birdwatching even easier. With less foliage, species like Darwin’s finches are out in plain view.
October is the most comfortable month in Galapagos: cool, dry, with cloudy skies and crisp air for hikes and wildlife spotting. Little rain ensures clear trails; wear sunscreen by day and a light sweater for cool evenings.
79°F
(26°C)
68-73°F
(20-23°C)
0.25 inches
(6 mm)
Whale Sharks and Wonders
It’s also a fantastic month for marine adventure…think whale watching or diving with giant whale sharks around Darwin and Wolf Islands.
Birds Visible in Galapagos
On land, the highlands are drier and more barren than usual, but that makes birdwatching even easier. With less foliage, species like Darwin’s finches are out in plain view.
October is the most comfortable month in Galapagos: cool, dry, with cloudy skies and crisp air for hikes and wildlife spotting. Little rain ensures clear trails; wear sunscreen by day and a light sweater for cool evenings.
79°F
(26°C)
68-73°F
(20-23°C)
0.25 inches (6 mm)
The Galapagos penguin, the world’s second smallest and only tropical penguin, lets you swim or snorkel alongside them for an unforgettable experience.
Top spots to see them are Western Isabela Island and Punta Espinosa, Fernandina—keep your camera ready for these truly one-of-a-kind moments
Thanks to the Humboldt Current, these little guys nest, raise chicks, and hunt anchovies, sardines, and the occasional mollusk throughout this month.
Conservation efforts for Galapagos penguins are working! Artificial nests built in 2010 increased chick survival from 45% to 60%, with record nesting observed in Isabela and Fernandina by 2020. Every effort counts!
Did you know the Galapagos has its very own “Penguins of Madagascar”? But tropical style!
Don’t forget to bring a cozy sweater for cooler evenings, breathable and lightweight clothing for daytime adventures, sturdy shoes for hiking or uneven trails, and high-SPF sunscreen to protect against the sun…even on cloudy days
DON’T FORGET