Climate in Seychelles — Annual Weather Overview
Seychelles has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is April (average high 28.4°C) and the coolest is August (25.6°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 2.8°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 2068mm. December is the wettest month at 399.5mm, while August averages just 68.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.4 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 26.9°C, 437mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 27.4°C, 908mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 28.3°C, 471mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 26.1°C, 252mm rain.
Seychelles — Monthly Temperatures
Seychelles — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Seychelles stays reasonable all year.
Seychelles weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2°C | 25.2°C | 373.2mm | 9.4h | 26 | 8/10 |
| February | 27.7°C | 26.1°C | 135.6mm | 10.2h | 16 | 9/10 |
| March | 28.3°C | 26.5°C | 97.8mm | 11.0h | 14 | 10/10 |
| April | 28.4°C | 26.3°C | 196.4mm | 10.6h | 24 | 9/10 |
| May | 28.2°C | 26.5°C | 176.6mm | 10.4h | 18 | 9/10 |
| June | 26.9°C | 25.5°C | 84.9mm | 10.3h | 17 | 10/10 |
| July | 25.7°C | 24.6°C | 99.0mm | 10.1h | 19 | 10/10 |
| August | 25.6°C | 24.5°C | 68.2mm | 10.3h | 13 | 10/10 |
| September | 26.4°C | 25.0°C | 149.8mm | 10.1h | 19 | 9/10 |
| October | 27.0°C | 25.5°C | 106.9mm | 11.3h | 15 | 9/10 |
| November | 27.4°C | 25.5°C | 180.1mm | 11.2h | 18 | 9/10 |
| December | 27.4°C | 25.2°C | 399.5mm | 10.3h | 26 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Seychelles have?
Seychelles has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 25.6°C in August to 28.4°C in April.
What is the hottest month in Seychelles?
April is the hottest month in Seychelles, with average highs of 28.4°C and lows of 26.3°C.
What is the coldest month in Seychelles?
August is the coolest month, with average highs of 25.6°C and lows of 24.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Seychelles?
December is the wettest month, averaging 399.5mm of rainfall over around 26 rainy days.
How much rain does Seychelles get per year?
Seychelles receives around 2068mm of rain per year. The driest month is August (68.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Seychelles?
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