Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Seychelles
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Seychelles are August, October, July — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is April, May, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Victoria (Seychelles) (4 m elevation).
Month by month
Seychelles weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4°C / 81°F | 20.5 | 58 | |
| February | 27.9°C / 82°F | 15.2 | 60 | |
| March | 28.3°C / 83°F | 14.5 | 60 | |
| April | 28.4°C / 83°F | 20.2 | 54 | |
| May | 28.2°C / 83°F | 16.2 | 57 | |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 14 | 65 | Shoulder |
| July | 25.8°C / 78°F | 15 | 67 | Best |
| August | 25.7°C / 78°F | 11.7 | 73 | Best |
| September | 26.4°C / 80°F | 16.2 | 63 | Shoulder |
| October | 27.1°C / 81°F | 11.2 | 70 | Best |
| November | 27.4°C / 81°F | 14.2 | 64 | |
| December | 27.3°C / 81°F | 22.2 | 58 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Seychelles timing questions
What is the best month to visit Seychelles?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are August, October, and July, with August scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is April, May, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Seychelles?
April, with an average daily high of 28.4°C (83°F).
What is the rainiest month in Seychelles?
December, averaging 22.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Seychelles?
June and September — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.