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.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Seychelles month by month
Seychelles' comfort score peaks in August at 73.2, with an average high of 25.7°C and 11.7 wet days, ahead of October's 70 and July's 66.7. October is actually the driest month at 11.2 wet days, narrowly less than August's 11.7. RouteVerdict's editorial pick instead spans April, May, October, and November, skipping August and July despite their strong measured scores. December is the wettest month, at 22.2 wet days, with comfort dropping to 58, among the lowest of the year.
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.
Why does Seychelles' editorial pick skip August despite its top comfort score?
August scores 73.2, the year's highest, but RouteVerdict's editorial pick instead centers on April, May, October, and November.
What is Seychelles' wettest month?
December, averaging 22.2 wet days — more than any other month — with comfort dropping to 58.