The Seychelles
Granite boulders worn smooth sitting in shallow turquoise water. It is the beach everyone pictures, and it is genuinely like that.
The best time to visit The Seychelles is Apr–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F). Local time there is 01:47 (UTC+4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 29°C · rain 172mm · 12.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Victoria, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 345mm13.6in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| February | 28°C82°F | 129mm5.1in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| March | 28°C83°F | 92mm3.6in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| April | 29°C83°F | 172mm6.8in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 28°C83°F | 195mm7.7in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 27°C81°F | 114mm4.5in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| July | 26°C79°F | 126mm5.0in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| August | 26°C78°F | 100mm3.9in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| September | 26°C79°F | 180mm7.1in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| October | 27°C81°F | 160mm6.3in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 28°C82°F | 274mm10.8in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| December | 28°C82°F | 352mm13.9in | 12.4h12.4h |
Good to know
- Currency
- SCRSeychellois rupee
- Language
- French, English, Seychellois Creole
- Plug
- G · 240 V
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit The Seychelles?
The best time to visit The Seychelles is Apr–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F).
How warm does The Seychelles get?
Typical daytime highs in The Seychelles are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (79°F), Sep–Nov 27°C (80°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (82°F).
Is The Seychelles expensive?
On the ground, The Seychelles is steep.
What sort of trip is The Seychelles good for?
The Seychelles is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is The Seychelles?
The wettest month in The Seychelles is December at 352mm (13.9in), the driest March at 92mm (3.6in), with a monthly average of 187mm (7.3in).
What plug do I need for The Seychelles?
The Seychelles uses type G sockets at 240 V.
