Month guide · Seychelles
Seychelles in September
What September 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
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Winds gradually ease; a reasonable month for value with mostly dry weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 9th-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 11 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 12.1 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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Seychelles, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Nature · Beau Vallon
Anse Major trail
Bring water and go early; there is no shade on parts of the trail and no facilities at the beach.
- Time needed
- 3 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Market · Victoria
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market
Victoria's covered market on Market Street sells the morning's catch of red snapper, tuna and jobfish, tropical fruit, chillies and spices, with craft and spice stalls upstairs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- 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 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September 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 September a good time to visit Seychelles?
It is a shoulder-season month. Winds gradually ease; a reasonable month for value with mostly dry weather.
+How warm is Seychelles in September?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in September?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.