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Weather overview and the best time to travel to the Seychelles
April, May, October and November: Absolutely ideal. The sea is calm, the weather is warm, and underwater visibility is excellent for snorkeling.
The Seychelles enjoy a tropical climate all year round (26–32 °C). Conditions are mainly influenced by the trade winds:
💡 Good to know: Microclimates make weather forecasts unreliable. It can be raining on Mahé while Praslin enjoys bright sunshine at the same time.
| Month | What to expect | Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|
| January | Hot and humid, warm sea, frequent showers | 🌦️ Showers |
| February | Humid, sometimes heavier rainfall | 💧 Humid |
| March | Transition period: calmer sea, good visibility | 🤿 Snorkeling |
| April | Very calm sea, hot weather, excellent snorkeling | ☀️ Heat |
| May | Start of southeast trade winds, drier and cooler | 🌬️ Trade winds |
| June | Windier, pleasant temperatures | 🍃 Fresh |
| July | Strong trade winds, dry and windy | ⛵ Windy |
| August | Dry and windy, cooler nights | 🏃 Hiking |
| September | Winds easing, sea becoming calmer | 🌊 Transition |
| October | Warm, calm sea | 💎 Calm |
| November | More humid, calm sea, good visibility | 🐠 Fish |
| December | Humid, more showers, peak season | 🎄 Festive |
🔎 Tip: Choose your beaches according to wind direction (SE or NW).
Can you visit all year round?
Yes, it is warm (26–32 °C) and generally sunny most of the time.
Water temperature?
It stays between 27 °C and 29 °C all year long.
When is the sea calmest?
Mainly in April and October, but generally from October to May.
Does it rain all day?
No, tropical showers are intense but very short.
Is there a lot of seaweed?
Only on certain beaches depending on the wind, and far less than in many other destinations.
Are there cyclones?
No, the archipelago lies outside the cyclone belt.