Month guide · Seychelles
Seychelles in March
What March is really like in Seychelles: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Warm seas and calmer winds as the monsoon fades; good snorkelling on sheltered coasts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the warmest month in Seychelles: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:23
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:31
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
North-west monsoon (December–March). 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.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Seychelles, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Off Victoria
Sainte Anne Marine National Park
Choose a trip that includes snorkelling time rather than only the glass-bottom viewing.
- Time needed
- Half a day to full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
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Island · Off Praslin
Curieuse Island
A short boat ride from Praslin's Côte d'Or, Curieuse is home to a population of free-roaming Aldabra giant tortoises, a mangrove boardwalk and the ruins of a former leper colony.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Seychelles.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Seychelles?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Seychelles in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Seychelles?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm seas and calmer winds as the monsoon fades; good snorkelling on sheltered coasts.
+How warm is Seychelles in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in March?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.