When is the best time to visit Seychelles?

The most comfortable stretch is February, June, August and October, when average highs run 78 to 82 degrees F with 14 to 18 rainy days a month. March is the hottest month at 83 degrees F on average, and August the coolest at 78 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Seychelles?

December, with roughly 26 days of rain. The driest is August, with about 14. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Seychelles?

July averages 79 degrees F by day and 76 degrees F at night, and January averages 81 degrees F and 78 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Seychelles?

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Seychelles: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Top-rated tours in Seychelles

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Where to stay in Seychelles

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Best time to visit Seychelles

The most comfortable months in Seychelles are February, June, August and October, with average daytime highs of 78 to 82°F and 14 to 18 rainy days a month. March is the hottest month, averaging 83°F, and August the coolest at 78°F. December sees the most rain, around 26 days, while August is the driest with about 14.

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Jun81°78°18 d

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Aug78°76°14 d

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Oct81°78°16 d

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Dec81°78°26 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Seychelles: common questions

When is the best time to visit Seychelles?: The most comfortable stretch is February, June, August and October, when average highs run 78 to 82°F with 14 to 18 rainy days a month. March is the hottest month at 83°F on average, and August the coolest at 78°F.
What is the rainiest month in Seychelles?: December, with roughly 26 days of rain. The driest is August, with about 14. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Seychelles?: July averages 79°F by day and 76°F at night, and January averages 81°F and 78°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Seychelles?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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