Weather & climate · Victoria
Best Time to Visit Seychelles
June to September
The best time to visit the Seychelles is June to September, when daytime highs in Victoria are around 26–27°C. February to May and October to December are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (29°C by day), July the coldest (26°C at night), and January the wettest with about 206 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: April
26°C
Coldest nights: July
1339 mm
Rain per year
206 mm
Wettest: January
Seychelles weather by month
- Jan28°C27°C206 mm
- Feb28°C27°C108 mm
- Mar29°C28°C106 mm
- Apr29°C28°C115 mm
- May29°C28°C94 mm
- Jun27°C27°C80 mm
- Jul26°C26°C55 mm
- Aug26°C26°C62 mm
- Sep27°C26°C108 mm
- Oct28°C27°C117 mm
- Nov28°C27°C124 mm
- Dec28°C27°C164 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 27°C | 206 mm | 82% | 72% | Rainy |
| February | 28°C | 27°C | 108 mm | 80% | 63% | Good |
| March | 29°C | 28°C | 106 mm | 78% | 56% | Good |
| April | 29°C | 28°C | 115 mm | 77% | 52% | Good |
| May | 29°C | 28°C | 94 mm | 80% | 56% | Good |
| June | 27°C | 27°C | 80 mm | 82% | 69% | Best time |
| July | 26°C | 26°C | 55 mm | 83% | 71% | Best time |
| August | 26°C | 26°C | 62 mm | 82% | 69% | Best time |
| September | 27°C | 26°C | 108 mm | 81% | 66% | Best time |
| October | 28°C | 27°C | 117 mm | 80% | 56% | Good |
| November | 28°C | 27°C | 124 mm | 80% | 56% | Good |
| December | 28°C | 27°C | 164 mm | 81% | 64% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Victoria (-4.62, 55.45). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in the Seychelles have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Seychelles?
June to September. The best time to visit the Seychelles is June to September, when daytime highs in Victoria are around 26–27°C. February to May and October to December are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (29°C by day), July the coldest (26°C at night), and January the wettest with about 206 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in the Seychelles?
April, with average highs of 29°C in Victoria.
What is the coldest month in the Seychelles?
July, when nights drop to about 26°C and days reach 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in the Seychelles?
January with about 206 mm; July is the driest (55 mm).
When should I avoid visiting the Seychelles?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 206 mm of rain.
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