Maldives or Seychelles in February?
On climate data, Maldives comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
MaldivesPhoto: WEI, WAN-CHEN（魏琬臻） · CC BY-SA 4.0
SeychellesPhoto: Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Maldives | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 28 °C | 28 °C ★ |
| Night | 27 °C | 27 °C ★ |
| Sea | 29 °C | 29 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 4 rainy days ★ | 11 rainy days |
| Sun | 8 h/day ★ | 8 h/day |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Maldives is drier, with about 7 fewer rainy days.
Maldives or Seychelles in February: the short answer
In February, Maldives comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Maldives 86/100 vs Seychelles 74/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
Across the whole year Maldives averages a climate score of 74/100, Seychelles 77/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
By day, Maldives sits near 28 °C and Seychelles near 28 °C — warmer in Seychelles. At night it is roughly 27 °C versus 27 °C.
On rain, Maldives sees about 4 rainy days in February and Seychelles about 11 — drier in Maldives. Maldives gets more sunshine (8 vs 8 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In February the water is about 29 °C at Maldives and 29 °C at Seychelles — warmer for swimming at Seychelles. Over the year, Maldives is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Seychelles in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is April for Maldives and April for Seychelles.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Maldives records roughly 120 rainy days and Seychelles about 122 — the drier of the two overall is Maldives. At their sunniest, Maldives reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (March) and Seychelles about 8 (March). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Maldives is at its best in January, February, March and December, while Seychelles peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Maldives scores higher in February.
City breaks: Maldives scores higher in February.
Active & hiking: Maldives scores higher in February.
Family: Maldives scores higher in February.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For February specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Seychelles carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Maldives if its strong months and profile match your plan, Seychelles if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.