Best time to visit · Seychelles
The best time to visit Seychelles
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Seychelles is warm all year, but the calmest seas and clearest water are usually in April–May and October–November, between the two monsoons. June to September is drier and breezier with rougher seas on some coasts, and December to March is hotter, more humid and wetter.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–May and October–November
- Shoulder season
- March, June and September
- Warmest month
- March (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- July (avg high 28°C (82°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~17 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- June and September
Seasons
Seychelles is warm and humid all year, with temperatures that barely change. The north-west monsoon (about December to March) is hotter, more humid and wetter; the south-east trade winds (about May to October) are drier and breezier, with rougher seas on south- and east-facing coasts. April and October–November, between the monsoons, usually bring the calmest seas.
December–March
North-west monsoon
Hot, humid and the wettest season, with short heavy showers and calm seas on the south-east coasts; peak prices at Christmas and New Year.
April–May
First transition
Light winds, calm water and excellent visibility; often the best period for snorkelling and diving.
June–September
South-east trade winds
Drier, breezier and slightly cooler, with rough seas and seaweed on south- and east-facing beaches; northern bays stay sheltered.
October–November
Second transition
Calm seas return, turtle nesting begins and Festival Kreol fills Mahé with music.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 25°C | 17 | 28°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 30°C | 25°C | 11 | 29°C | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| March | 31°C | 25°C | 12 | 29°C | 12.1 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 31°C | 26°C | 13 | 29°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 30°C | 26°C | 10 | 28°C | 11.9 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 29°C | 25°C | 10 | 27°C | 11.9 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 28°C | 24°C | 10 | 26°C | 11.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 28°C | 24°C | 10 | 26°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 29°C | 25°C | 11 | 27°C | 12.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 29°C | 25°C | 12 | 27°C | 12.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 30°C | 25°C | 14 | 28°C | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 17 | 28°C | 12.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | New Year celebrations (1 January) |
| April | Easter — busy with European holidaymakers (March or April) |
| June | National Day (18 June); Independence Day celebrations (29 June) |
| August | La Digue Feast of the Assumption — island festival and Mass (around 15 August) |
| October | Festival Kreol — week of Creole music, food and culture (usually late October) |
| December | Christmas and New Year — peak season (late December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in June and September, and the sights are quietest in June.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| North-west monsoon | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| First transition | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| South-east trade winds | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Second transition | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Seychelles?
Seychelles is warm all year, but the calmest seas and clearest water are usually in April–May and October–November, between the two monsoons. June to September is drier and breezier with rougher seas on some coasts, and December to March is hotter, more humid and wetter.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Seychelles?
Usually in June and September. Breezy and drier, with rougher seas on south-east coasts and seaweed on some beaches; northern beaches stay calmer.
+What is the rainiest month in Seychelles?
January, with about 17 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Seychelles get?
The warmest month, March, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).