Month guide · Seychelles
Seychelles in July
What July is really like in Seychelles: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July 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 11.9 hours of daylight. The coolest month with steady trade winds; good for hiking but some beaches are choppy. European summer holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest 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 June (29°C (84°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:20
- Daylight
- About 11.9 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Seychelles, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · Off Praslin
Cousin Island
Landings are by small boat through the surf; wear clothes that can get wet and keep cameras in a dry bag.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Beach · La Digue
Grand Anse, Petite Anse and Anse Cocos
On La Digue's east coast, Grand Anse is a wide, wild beach reached by bike over the island's central hill, and a trail continues to Petite Anse and Anse Cocos, where a rock pool offers sheltered swimming.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Photo spot
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Beach · South Mahé
Anse Intendance
Use it for sunbathing and walking on rough days; save swimming for the calmer months around April and November.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Outdoors
Nature · La Digue
Veuve Reserve
A small forest reserve on La Digue that protects the Seychelles paradise flycatcher, known locally as the veuve, one of the world's rarest birds.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Free
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
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 July a good time to visit Seychelles?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Seychelles in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Seychelles?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The coolest month with steady trade winds; good for hiking but some beaches are choppy. European summer holidays.
+How warm is Seychelles in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.