Best Time to Visit Seychelles
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Seychelles.
Seychelles does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around March (28°C / 82.4°F) and July (80 mm / 3.1 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers February–March and May–October, while the wetter half runs through April and November–January. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 26°C / 78.8°F in July to 28°C / 82.4°F in March, and monthly rainfall from 80 mm / 3.1 in (July) to 230 mm / 9.1 in (December). Seychelles's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Seychelles can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 26°C78.8°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.5°C79.7°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
No month in Seychelles fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Seychelles?
Seychelles doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~80 mm / 3.1 in) and March (warmest, 28°C / 82.4°F). Regional variation within Seychelles can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Seychelles?
The rainy season in Seychelles runs through April and November–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 150 mm / 5.9 in. The wettest single month is December, averaging 230 mm / 9.1 in.
What is the dry season in Seychelles?
The drier half of the year in Seychelles covers February–March and May–October, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 150 mm / 5.9 in. The driest single month is July with about 80 mm / 3.1 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Seychelles?
The least comfortable months for travel in Seychelles — based on our climate data — are January, April, June, July, August, September, December. These are Seychelles's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 230 mm / 9.1 in in December, and temperatures bottom out at 26°C / 78.8°F in July.
Is there a shoulder season in Seychelles?
Shoulder-season months in Seychelles — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.