ガラパゴス諸島ベストシーズン：月別野生動物＆気候カレンダー
温暖期vs寒流期。月ごとの求愛ダンス、ウミガメの産卵、ジンベエザメの回遊時期を詳細に解説。
Jhayro Ludeña
Lead Naturalist & Head of Expedition Design
The Galapagos Wildlife Calendar: Nature Unfolded Month by Month
Because the Galapagos Archipelago straddles the equator, it does not experience traditional four-season winters or summers. Instead, its climate and marine activity are driven by two distinct ecological seasons:
1. The Warm & Sunny Season (December to May) * **Water Temperatures:** 25°C to 28°C (77°F to 82°F) * **Air Temperatures:** 27°C to 32°C (80°F to 90°F) * **Conditions:** Tropical sunny mornings with occasional short afternoon tropical rains. Clear, calm blue seas with stellar underwater visibility. * **Key Wildlife Highlights:** * **January–March:** Green sea turtles and land iguanas begin egg-laying on sandy beaches. Marine iguanas adopt striking crimson and turquoise mating colors on Española and Floreana. * **April–May:** Giant tortoise eggs begin hatching in the highlands. Waved albatrosses return en masse to Española Island to engage in their famous beak-clacking courtship dances.
Blue-Footed Booby Courting in the Galapagos IslandsBlue-Footed Booby Courting in the Galapagos Islands
公認バイリンガル・ガイドと専用車送迎を備えた完全オーダーメイドのプライベート日程で巡ります。
2. The Cool & Dry "Garúa" Season (June to November) * **Water Temperatures:** 18°C to 22°C (65°F to 72°F) * **Air Temperatures:** 21°C to 26°C (70°F to 79°F) * **Conditions:** Cool southeasterly trade winds bring the nutrient-packed Humboldt current. Overcast morning mists (*garúa*) with pleasant, non-humid hiking temperatures. * **Key Wildlife Highlights:** * **June–August:** Massive upwelling of plankton attracts humpback whales, whale sharks around Darwin and Wolf, and large schools of hammerhead sharks at Kicker Rock. * **September–October:** Peak pupping season for Galapagos sea lions and fur seals. Blue-footed boobies raise their chicks on rocky cliffs. * **November:** Playful sea lion pups take their first swims, playing tag with snorkelers in protected shallow bays.
🧭 Month-by-Month Wildlife Matrix:
| Month | Water Temp | Key Event | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jan – Feb | 26°C / 79°F | Marine iguanas turn brilliant red & green; green sea turtles nest on beaches. | | Mar – Apr | 27°C / 81°F | Waved albatrosses arrive at Española; peak water temperature for swimming without wetsuit. | | May – Jun | 24°C / 75°F | Blue-footed booby courtship rituals; blue-winged petrels arrive. | | Jul – Aug | 21°C / 70°F | Whale sharks migrate through northern islands; sea lion pupping season begins. | | Sep – Oct | 19°C / 66°F | Coolest water, highest marine biomass; penguins active around Isabela. | | Nov – Dec | 23°C / 73°F | Sea lion pups swim with snorkelers; green sea turtles commence mating in calm coves. |
よくある質問 (FAQ)
Expert travel answers & verified destination planning insights
Q1.When is the best month to swim with sea lion pups in Galapagos?
Sea lion pups are born between August and October. By November, December, and January, the young pups have learned to swim and are extraordinarily curious, frequently approaching snorkelers in shallow bays like La Lobería in San Cristóbal.
300枚以上の現地実撮写真コレクション
固有種の野生動物、壮大な火山景観、リアルな航海の瞬間を高画質でご覧いただけます。
Jhayro Ludeña
主任ナチュラリストガイド兼ツアー企画ディレクター
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