Seychelles
Seychelles Weather & Climate
Granite boulders, prehistoric coco de mer palms and impossibly clear water
29°C
Max sea
29°C
Max air
April
Best month
72mm
Driest month
Granite boulders, prehistoric coco de mer palms and impossibly clear water
The Seychelles is unlike anywhere else on earth — an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean where ancient granite boulders, smooth as sculpture, frame beaches of the finest white sand. Mahé, the largest island, is lushly green and mountainous; Praslin is home to the Vallée de Mai, a primeval palm forest where the world's largest nut grows; and La Digue, reached by bicycle or ox cart, has Anse Source d'Argent — consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches. The marine life is extraordinary: whale sharks, manta rays and hawksbill turtles populate the coral reefs that surround the islands.
When to go: April/May and October/November (inter-monsoon periods) offer the calmest seas and most reliable weather.
The best months to visit Seychelles are April, June, July. Peak season is April with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 29°C | 381mm | 11 | 20 |
| Feb | 29°C | 29°C | 279mm | 11 | 20 |
| Mar | 29°C | 29°C | 122mm | 11 | 19 |
| Apr | 29°C | 29°C | 100mm | 11 | 17 |
| May | 28°C | 28°C | 109mm | 10 | 16 |
| Jun | 27°C | 27°C | 77mm | 9 | 17 |
| Jul | 26°C | 26°C | 72mm | 8 | 18 |
| Aug | 26°C | 26°C | 76mm | 8 | 18 |
| Sep | 27°C | 27°C | 91mm | 10 | 18 |
| Oct | 28°C | 28°C | 138mm | 11 | 18 |
| Nov | 28°C | 29°C | 195mm | 11 | 19 |
| Dec | 28°C | 29°C | 292mm | 11 | 20 |
The best time to visit Seychelles is April, June, July. Peak season is April when temperatures reach 29°C with some rain. April/May and October/November (inter-monsoon periods) offer the calmest seas and most reliable weather.
Sea temperatures in Seychelles range from 26°C in July to 29°C in January. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Seychelles average 28°C with sea temperatures of 29°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is July with 72mm. The wettest month sees 381mm. Seychelles receives 1932mm annually.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (381mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (279mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (122mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (100mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (109mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (77mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (72mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (76mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (91mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (138mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (195mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (292mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
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