Season guide · Seychelles
Seychelles in the south-east trade winds
June–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Drier, breezier and slightly cooler, with rough seas and seaweed on south- and east-facing beaches; northern bays stay sheltered. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 41 rainy days across June–September.
Key facts
- Months
- June–September
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 41
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the south-east trade winds
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 | 11.9 h | 2/5 |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 11 | 12.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 41 of the year's roughly 147 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the south-east trade winds
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: National Day (18 June)
- June: Independence Day celebrations (29 June)
- August: La Digue Feast of the Assumption — island festival and Mass (around 15 August)
Good choices for the south-east trade winds
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 south-east trade winds
- Curieuse, Saint Pierre and Cousin (About 15–30 minutes by boat between islands) — A classic Praslin boat day: giant tortoises and the mangrove walk on Curieuse, snorkelling at the boulder islet of Saint Pierre and, on some trips, a warden-led walk on the bird reserve of Cousin.
- Silhouette Island (About 45 minutes–1 hour by boat) — The third-largest granitic island, visible from Beau Vallon, is mostly protected national park with forested peaks, hiking trails and a single small settlement and resort.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the south-east trade winds a good time to visit Seychelles?
It is a trade-off: Drier, breezier and slightly cooler, with rough seas and seaweed on south- and east-facing beaches; northern bays stay sheltered. The best months overall are April–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Seychelles in the south-east trade winds?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 41 rainy days over the season.