Month guide · Seychelles
Seychelles in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Seychelles. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Calm early in the month before the south-east trade winds arrive; a quieter, good-value month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Seychelles: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with April (31°C (88°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:17
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°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, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Seychelles, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Beach · Praslin
Anse Lazio
On Praslin's north-west tip, Anse Lazio is a long arc of fine sand between granite outcrops, backed by takamaka trees, with clear water and good snorkelling around the rocks at both ends.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Park · Central Mahé
Morne Seychellois National Park
Start before 9am on a clear day; clouds often cover the peaks by late morning.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Free
Viewpoint · Central Mahé
Copolia Trail
A trail of about 1.2 km from the Sans Souci road climbs through forest with pitcher plants to a bare granite summit at about 500 metres, looking down on Victoria, the Sainte Anne islands and the east coast.
- Time needed
- 2 hours return
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Active
- Nature
- Photo spot
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Seychelles.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 26°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 May a good time to visit Seychelles?
One of the best months to visit Seychelles. The other best months are April and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Seychelles?
It is one of the best months to visit Seychelles. Calm early in the month before the south-east trade winds arrive; a quieter, good-value month.
+How warm is Seychelles in May?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in May?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.