Seychelles
Seychelles in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Seychelles in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 17 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
62/100 · #8
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#6
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Seychelles · MayPhoto: Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 28 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 29 | 28 | 18 | 117 | 7.6 | 77 | 2.9 | 30 | 59 |
| May (selected) | 28 | 28 | 17 | 105 | 6.9 | 80 | 4.5 | 29 | 62 |
| June | 27 | 27 | 15 | 76 | 6.2 | 81 | 5.9 | 27 | 70 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (62/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -3 | +0.4 °C | +0.4 °C | +1.2 | +11 mm | +0.7 h | -2.9 % | -1.5 m/s | +0.7 °C |
| June | +8 | -1.2 °C | -1.1 °C | -2.1 | -29.9 mm | -0.7 h | +1.5 % | +1.5 m/s | -1.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Seychelles in May?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 28 °C.
Can you swim in Seychelles in May?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in May?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 105 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. May is not among them.