SeychellesPhoto: Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0Seychelles · Africa
Best time to visit Seychelles
The Seychelles are warm year-round with a warm sea. Two wind directions shape the climate: the northwest monsoon (December to February) brings more rain, while the drier, windier months from May to September are considered pleasant. Always swimmable.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
October · Wet days
11.2 days/month
1991–2025: 15.9 days/month
-4.7 days/month · lower
December · Monthly precipitation
258.7 mm/month
1991–2025: 176 mm/month
+82.7 mm/month · higher
April · Sea temperature
30.2 °C
1991–2025: 29.9 °C
+0.3 °C · similar
April: 5/150 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 30.2 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Seychelles: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 11.6 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 2.6 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine, sea temperature and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
July · 12.8
Most rainy days
January · 24.4
Most sunshine
March · 7.9 h
Warmest sea
April · 29.9 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 27 | 24 | 221 | 6.8 | 81 | 4.0 | 28 | 61 |
| February | 28 | 27 | 17 | 118 | 7.5 | 80 | 4.0 | 29 | 64 |
| March | 28 | 28 | 19 | 107 | 7.9 | 78 | 3.3 | 29 | 60 |
| April | 29 | 28 | 18 | 117 | 7.6 | 77 | 2.9 | 30 | 59 |
| May | 28 | 28 | 17 | 105 | 6.9 | 80 | 4.5 | 29 | 62 |
| June | 27 | 27 | 15 | 76 | 6.2 | 81 | 5.9 | 27 | 70 |
| July | 26 | 26 | 13 | 51 | 6.4 | 82 | 6.2 | 26 | 77 |
| August | 26 | 26 | 14 | 70 | 6.8 | 82 | 6.4 | 26 | 75 |
| September | 27 | 26 | 17 | 105 | 7.2 | 81 | 6.0 | 27 | 69 |
| October | 27 | 27 | 16 | 104 | 7.9 | 80 | 4.4 | 28 | 69 |
| November | 28 | 27 | 18 | 121 | 7.9 | 79 | 3.3 | 28 | 65 |
| December | 28 | 27 | 23 | 176 | 7.3 | 80 | 3.8 | 28 | 61 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Seychelles?
The strongest climate months are June, July, August, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Seychelles?
The average daily maximum temperature in Seychelles is highest in April at around 29 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Seychelles?
In April, at around 30 °C.