-Weather: High Season (Jun-Sep)
Sunny, clear days in the highlands; less rain in the Oriente.
December to April is high season on the coast: expect warm temperatures and periodic showers.
January to May is high season in the Galápagos.
-Shoulder Season (Oct-Nov)
Cooler temperatures, more showers (usually sun in the morning and rain in the afternoon) in the highlands.
-Low Season (Dec-May)
Cooler, rainier days in the highlands.
June to December is low season in the Galápagos, with cooler, drier weather and rougher seas.
Low season is April to July in the Orient, when heavy rains are common.