Season guide · Seychelles
Seychelles in the first transition
April–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Photography by Dino Sassi - Marcel Fayon, Photo Eden LTD, Public domain
Quick answer
Light winds, calm water and excellent visibility; often the best period for snorkelling and diving. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 23 rainy days across April–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- April–May
- Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 23
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the first transition
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 13 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 23 of the year's roughly 147 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the first transition
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Easter — busy with European holidaymakers (March or April)
Good choices for the first transition
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
Day trips in the first transition
- La Digue from Praslin (About 15 minutes by ferry) — Rent a bicycle at La Passe and cycle to the L'Union Estate and Anse Source d'Argent, then over the hill to Grand Anse.
- Curieuse, Saint Pierre and Cousin (About 15–30 minutes by boat between islands) — A classic Praslin boat day: giant tortoises and the mangrove walk on Curieuse, snorkelling at the boulder islet of Saint Pierre and, on some trips, a warden-led walk on the bird reserve of Cousin.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the first transition a good time to visit Seychelles?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Light winds, calm water and excellent visibility; often the best period for snorkelling and diving.
+What is the weather like in Seychelles in the first transition?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 23 rainy days over the season.