August
- Migrating coastal birds begin to arrive and stay on the island
- The "popping" season (birth) of the sea lions starts, especially on the Western and Central Islands
- Galapagos hawks mate on Española and Santiago (James)
- Giant tortoises return to the highlands of Santa Cruz after nesting
- Masked boobies and Swallow-tailed gulls nest on Genovesa Island
- The temperature of the ocean drops to 18°C (64°F)
- Oceans are quite unpredictable; currents are at their strongest level
