Month guide · Seychelles
Seychelles in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Seychelles. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Calm between monsoons, with clear water for diving; the Creole festival brings music and food to Mahé.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 10th-warmest month in Seychelles: days average 29°C (84°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 September (29°C (84°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:57
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
South-east trade winds (June–September). Drier, breezier and slightly cooler, with rough seas and seaweed on south- and east-facing beaches; northern bays stay sheltered.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Festival Kreol — week of Creole music, food and culture (usually late October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Victoria
National Botanical Gardens
On the southern edge of Victoria at Mont Fleuri, the botanical gardens date from 1901 and hold coco de mer palms, orchids, fruit bats in the trees and a pen of Aldabra giant tortoises.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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
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
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Seychelles.
What to pack
For highs near 29°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.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Seychelles?
It is one of the best months to visit Seychelles. Calm between monsoons, with clear water for diving; the Creole festival brings music and food to Mahé.
+How warm is Seychelles in October?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in October?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.