Seychelles
Seychelles in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Seychelles in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 24 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
61/100 · #9
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#12
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Seychelles · JanuaryPhoto: Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 24 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 28 | 27 | 23 | 176 | 7.3 | 80 | 3.8 | 28 | 61 |
| January (selected) | 28 | 27 | 24 | 221 | 6.8 | 81 | 4.0 | 28 | 61 |
| February | 28 | 27 | 17 | 118 | 7.5 | 80 | 4.0 | 29 | 64 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (61/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | ±0 | +0.1 °C | +0.1 °C | -1.1 | -44.6 mm | +0.5 h | -1 % | -0.2 m/s | ±0 °C |
| February | +3 | +0.3 °C | +0.3 °C | -6.9 | -102.5 mm | +0.7 h | -1.4 % | ±0 m/s | +0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Seychelles in January?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Seychelles in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in January?
The curated estimate is about 24 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 221 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Seychelles?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Seychelles. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. January is not among them.