When is the best time to visit Seychelles?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. La Digue: July & October; Mahé: July & October; Praslin: July & October.

Which month is best overall in Seychelles?

Averaged across our 3 destinations in Seychelles, the strongest months are July. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Seychelles does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 3 destinations in Seychelles: La Digue, Mahé, Praslin.

How are the Seychelles travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Seychelles: Weather by Month

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About Seychelles

Seychelles spreads granite and coral islands across the western Indian Ocean, with lush interiors, white beaches and clear water. Mahe holds the capital Victoria and the Morne Seychellois park, Praslin's Vallee de Mai palm forest is a highlight, and La Digue and the outer atolls cover the rest. The islands are warm all year; calmer stretches around April to May and October to November suit diving and sailing, while the windier monsoon months bring more rain.

Did you know?

The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands, and its inner islands are made of granite rather than coral.
The Vallée de Mai on Praslin protects the coco de mer palm, which produces the largest seed in the world.
Aldabra atoll is one of the world's largest raised coral atolls and home to giant tortoises.

Weather

Seychelles: weather by month

Warmest month: April (29°C). Wettest: December (259 mm). Best overall score: July (7.2/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	28°C	230 mm	23	4.0/10
February	28°C	87 mm	26	5.5/10
March	29°C	93 mm	31	5.2/10
April	29°C	133 mm	27	4.4/10
May	28°C	116 mm	24	4.7/10
June	27°C	64 mm	22	6.2/10
July	26°C	40 mm	22	7.2/10
August	26°C	74 mm	23	6.4/10
September	27°C	136 mm	24	4.9/10
October	27°C	59 mm	31	6.4/10
November	28°C	95 mm	30	5.5/10
December	28°C	259 mm	26	3.8/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 3.8/10 in December to 7.2/10 in July; the safest picks are July, August, October.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 26°C and 40 mm of rain in July, with roughly 22 bright days. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing: The lowest rates fall in October; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (6.4/10).

Things to do in Seychelles

Seychelles. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Seychelles?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. La Digue: July & October; Mahé: July & October; Praslin: July & October.
Which month is best overall in Seychelles?: Averaged across our 3 destinations in Seychelles, the strongest months are July. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Seychelles does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 3 destinations in Seychelles: La Digue, Mahé, Praslin.
How are the Seychelles travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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