{"id":103474,"date":"2018-06-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/best-time-to-visit-seychelles\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:59","slug":"best-time-to-visit-seychelles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-seychelles\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Insider Secrets: The Best Time to Visit Seychelles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands off the sunny coast of East Africa. It is where foxes fly, seeds are made of magic, and dreams of a tropical paradise are a reality.<\/p>\n

Visit these beautiful Indian Ocean islands and you will discover the rustic side of paradise where the ocean glitters against calm blue skies and the jungles reveal spectacular hiking trails. If you visit at the right time that is.<\/p>\n

And although it is a great holiday destination throughout the year, there is a good and best time to visit Seychelles.<\/p>\n

This guide will reveal the best time to visit Seychelles based on weather, flight prices, and annual events.<\/p>\n

You might also like:<\/strong> A mini guide to Seychelles for South Africans<\/a><\/p>\n

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Seychelles weather<\/h2>\n

Situated just below the equator, Seychelles has none of the extreme weather that is typical of tropical destinations.<\/p>\n

Temperatures rarely drop below 24 degrees Celsius or rise above 32 degrees Celsius and when the rain falls it is usually in brief showers that only last a few hours. The most rain falls between November and February.<\/p>\n

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Seasonal trade winds<\/h3>\n

The weather in Seychelles is defined by seasonal trade winds: the northwest monsoon from October to March which brings warmer weather and gentler winds, and the southeast monsoon from May to September which brings drier weather and stronger winds. The southeast trade winds can cause seaweed build up on the southern beaches of Mah\u00e9 and Praslin Island.<\/p>\n

Note: It is important to consider the trade winds when choosing which side of the island you will be staying on and booking accommodation (i.e. when the southeast winds are blowing it would be better to stay on the western side of the islands). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Month<\/th>\nJan<\/td>\nFeb<\/td>\nMar<\/td>\nApr<\/td>\nMay<\/td>\nJun<\/td>\nJul<\/td>\nAug<\/td>\nSep<\/td>\nOct<\/td>\nNov<\/td>\nDec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low \u00b0C<\/th>\n24<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n\u00a024<\/td>\n\u00a024<\/td>\n\u00a024<\/td>\n\u00a024<\/td>\n\u00a024<\/td>\n\u00a024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High \u00b0C<\/th>\n30<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rainfall (mm)<\/th>\n379<\/td>\n262<\/td>\n167<\/td>\n177<\/td>\n124<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n97<\/td>\n121<\/td>\n206<\/td>\n215<\/td>\n281<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The weather in Seychelles can be extremely localized. One island may have beautiful clear skies and calm seas while another may have heavy rain and rough seas.<\/p>\n

Note: Weather is unpredictable and cannot be accurately predicted for more than three days in advance. This information is based on historical data and general weather patterns in Seychelles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The best time to visit Seychelles depends on you. If you want calm weather, the best months to visit are April and October. If you want cheap flights to Seychelles and great deals on hotels, the best time to visit is between January and November.<\/p>\n