Month guide · Seychelles
Seychelles in August
What August is really like in Seychelles: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Photography by Dino Sassi - Marcel Fayon, Photo Eden LTD, Public domain
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Windy and comfortable; Beau Vallon, Anse Lazio and Côte d'Or are the most sheltered for swimming.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the coolest month in Seychelles: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
First transition (April–May). Light winds, calm water and excellent visibility; often the best period for snorkelling and diving.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- La Digue Feast of the Assumption — island festival and Mass (around 15 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Anse Royale and the east coast
Jardin du Roi spice garden
On the hill above Anse Royale, this historic spice garden recalls the French attempt to grow spices on Mahé in the 18th century, with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and fruit trees on self-guided trails and a small museum.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- History
- Food
- Kids
Nature · Praslin
Vallée de Mai
Join one of the guided walks run at the reserve to understand the palms, and go early in the day for the best chance of seeing black parrots.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- History
- Rainy day
Experience · South Mahé
Takamaka Rum distillery
At the La Plaine St André estate, a restored 18th-century plantation house, the Takamaka distillery offers tours of its production and tastings of its rums, with a restaurant in the gardens.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
Beach · La Digue
Anse Source d'Argent
Visit at low tide for the walk along the coves, and arrive early or after 3pm to avoid the day-trippers from Praslin and Mahé.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Seychelles.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 24°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Seychelles?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Seychelles in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Seychelles?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Windy and comfortable; Beau Vallon, Anse Lazio and Côte d'Or are the most sheltered for swimming.
+How warm is Seychelles in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.