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Best Time to Visit Seychelles

Indian Ocean · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Sitting near the equator, Seychelles lies largely outside the cyclone belt, so it stays reliably warm year-round. During the June-September southeast trade winds, though, windward beaches get seaweed, choppier seas and stronger currents, so favor sheltered northwest bays and book villas early for the calm April-May and October windows.
Best months
Apr–Oct, Dec
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Seasons at a glance
AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberDecember JanuaryFebruaryMarchNovember

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

Seychelles month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 75–86°F 5h Very High (379mm) Shoulder Hot, lush and green with heavy tropical downpours between bursts of sun.
February 76–87°F 6h Very High (262mm) Shoulder Warm, humid and calm-seaed, with short heavy showers greening the hills.
March 77–88°F 7h High (167mm) Shoulder Hot and steamy with calm turquoise seas ideal for lazy snorkeling.
April 77–89°F 8h High (177mm) Peak Warmest, calmest month with glassy seas and superb diving visibility.
May 78–87°F 8h High (124mm) Peak The dry southeast season begins, breezy and bright with fine beach days.
June 76–84°F 8h Moderate (63mm) Peak Cooler, drier and breezy as the trade winds sweep in the fine season.
July 75–83°F 7h Moderate (80mm) Peak Sunny, breezy and comfortable, prime for sailing and windward adventures.
August 75–83°F 7h Moderate (97mm) Peak Fine dry-season weather with a chance to swim beside gentle whale sharks.
September 75–84°F 8h High (121mm) Peak Warm, breezy and quiet, still fine for diving and whale-shark encounters.
October 76–85°F 7h High (206mm) Peak Calm transitional seas and superb visibility make October a diver's favorite.
November 75–86°F 7h High (215mm) Shoulder Warming, greener days with building rains and calm honeymoon-quiet beaches.
December 75–86°F 6h Very High (281mm) Peak Hot, lush and festive, with tropical showers and calm holiday-season seas.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in Seychelles, month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryShoulder75–86°F
  • Relax on sheltered Beau Vallon Beach, Mahe
  • Snorkel the calm Sainte Anne Marine Park
  • Explore Victoria's market and botanical gardens
  • Big-game fishing in the warm calm seas
  • Rainforest walk in Morne Seychellois park
FebruaryShoulder76–87°F
  • Photograph Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue
  • Snorkel glassy waters off Sainte Anne
  • Wander the Vallee de Mai palm forest
  • Cycle around car-light La Digue
  • Sunset drinks on a quiet Mahe cove
MarchShoulder77–88°F
  • Meet giant tortoises on Curieuse Island
  • Laze on Praslin's Anse Lazio
  • Hike the Copolia Trail for island views
  • Snorkel the reefs of Port Launay
  • Island-hop by ferry to La Digue
AprilPeak77–89°F
  • Dive the granite reefs at Shark Bank
  • Swim at postcard Anse Lazio, Praslin
  • Explore the Vallee de Mai coco de mer palms
  • Snorkel crystal-clear Anse Major
  • Kayak the calm lagoon at Baie Ternay
MayPeak78–87°F
  • Hike the Anse Major coastal trail
  • Sunbathe on Anse Intendance
  • Snorkel Sainte Anne Marine Park
  • Bike La Digue to Grand Anse
  • Sundowners at Beau Vallon
JunePeak76–84°F
  • Trek the Morne Seychellois summit trail
  • Sail and snorkel around Praslin
  • Windswept beach days at Grand Anse
  • Explore Victoria and Sir Selwyn Clarke Market
  • Dive the reefs off Mahe
JulyPeak75–83°F
  • Catamaran cruise around the inner islands
  • Bike car-free La Digue's beaches
  • Hike Glacis Trois Freres for panoramas
  • Kitesurf the breezy Anse Forbans
  • Snorkel sheltered Anse Royale
AugustPeak75–83°F
  • Snorkel with whale sharks off Mahe
  • Sail to Curieuse and St Pierre islets
  • Sunbathe at Anse Georgette, Praslin
  • Hike the Vallee de Mai boardwalks
  • Beach-hop the coves of La Digue
SeptemberPeak75–84°F
  • Dive with whale sharks near Mahe
  • Explore the granite boulders of La Digue
  • Snorkel the Baie Ternay reserve
  • Hike Copolia and Anse Major trails
  • Island-hop by ferry to Praslin
OctoberPeak76–85°F
  • Dive the calm reefs at Aldabra-style sites
  • Time a visit with the Creole Festival
  • Wander the Vallee de Mai rainforest
  • Swim at glassy Anse Lazio
  • Snorkel Sainte Anne in top clarity
NovemberShoulder75–86°F
  • Snorkel warm calm seas off Port Launay
  • Beach days at Beau Vallon, Mahe
  • Meet Curieuse's giant tortoises
  • Explore Victoria's colorful market
  • Sunset cruise around the inner islands
DecemberPeak75–86°F
  • Celebrate the holidays on Anse Intendance
  • Snorkel the calm Sainte Anne park
  • Cycle La Digue to Anse Source d'Argent
  • Big-game fishing off Mahe
  • Rainforest hike in Morne Seychellois
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