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Best time to visit Seychelles: month by month
Short answer
April–May and October–November are the best times: calm seas, warm weather (highs of 27–28°C) and clear water. The south-east trade winds from June to September bring rougher seas on some coasts. December to February is the wettest, with short tropical rains on up to 27 days a month in December.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 25°C | 25 | medium |
| Feb | 28°C | 26°C | 17 | low |
| Mar | 28°C | 26°C | 15 | medium |
| Apr | 28°C | 26°C | 23 | high |
| May | 28°C | 26°C | 17 | medium |
| Jun | 27°C | 25°C | 15 | low |
| Jul | 26°C | 24°C | 16 | high |
| Aug | 26°C | 25°C | 11 | high |
| Sep | 26°C | 25°C | 21 | medium |
| Oct | 27°C | 25°C | 14 | high |
| Nov | 28°C | 26°C | 18 | medium |
| Dec | 27°C | 25°C | 27 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Mar–May
Calm, warm and clear, with highs of 28°C; April and May are ideal for diving and snorkelling.
Jun–Aug
The south-east trade winds bring cooler highs of 26–27°C, rougher seas on south-east coasts and fewer rainy days in August.
Sep–Nov
Winds drop and the sea calms again in October–November, with highs of 27–28°C.
Dec–Feb
The wettest season, with December the rainiest (about 27 rainy days) and humid highs of 27–28°C; Christmas is a peak time.
Events worth planning around
- Festival Kreol (late October)
- National Day, the independence anniversary (29 June)
- Christmas and New Year, the peak holiday season
When to avoid
December–January is the wettest and also the most expensive around Christmas. June to September brings strong trade winds and rough seas on some coasts.
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit?
April–May and October–November for calm seas and clear water.
Is it rainy in December?
Yes, December is the wettest month, though rain often comes in short tropical bursts.
When are the trade winds?
The south-east trade winds blow from about June to September, bringing rougher seas on some coasts.