Season guide · Seychelles
Seychelles in the north-west monsoon
December–March: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
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. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 57 rainy days across December–March.
Key facts
- Months
- December–March
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 57
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in the north-west monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 17 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 11 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| March | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 | 12.1 h | 3/5 |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 17 | 12.4 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 57 of the year's roughly 147 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in the north-west monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: New Year celebrations (1 January)
- December: Christmas and New Year — peak season (late December)
Good choices for the north-west monsoon
Nature · Praslin
Vallée de Mai
A UNESCO-listed palm forest in the centre of Praslin where coco de mer trees, with seeds that can weigh over 15 kg, grow among five other endemic palms.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- History
- Rainy day
Experience · South Mahé
Takamaka Rum distillery
Book a tour with tasting and stay for lunch in the plantation-house restaurant.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in the north-west monsoon
- Praslin from Mahé (About 1 hour by fast ferry) — A long day trip from Mahé covers the Vallée de Mai and an afternoon at Anse Lazio or Côte d'Or.
- 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.
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 north-west monsoon a good time to visit Seychelles?
It is a trade-off: 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. The best months overall are April–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Seychelles in the north-west monsoon?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 57 rainy days over the season.