May · Seychelles
Best time to visit La Digue in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in La Digue in May
Average temperature 29°C, 125 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 125 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in La Digue scores 7.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 29°C, 125 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
La Digue is a small Seychelles island of bicycles and granite boulders, home to Anse Source d'Argent.
May in La Digue — reliably good (8th best month)
May averages 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 125 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in La Digue in May?
- In May, La Digue averages 29°C, 125 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit La Digue?
- May earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in La Digue in May?
- Expect about 125 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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