Seychelles is just seven degrees south of the Equator (4°-11° south of the Equator, in the western Indian Ocean), so the temperature is consistently around 30°C all year round, with a mixture of sunshine and tropical showers. The region enjoys a beautiful climate all year, and sea breezes can deal with much of the humidity. Seychelles has a tropical climate: warm and humid with strong maritime influences. The temperature is consistently 24-32°C, there is no distinct dry season and there is some humidity at all times.

Many of the granitic Inner Islands have dramatic terrain; Mahe boasting hills rising to 900m. The rainfall increases with altitude, though it is the trade winds that really dictate the islands' climate and name its seasons.

The Northwest Tradewind from November to March and south-east wind from May to September can cause seaweed to build upon some beaches, so it is important to consider the right hotel locations at different times of the year.

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
Mostly
MAX t°C	28	29	29	30	30	28	27	27	28	28	29	28
MIN t°C	26	26	27	28	28	25	24	24	25	25	26	25
Rainfall (mm)	379	288	200	192	148	77	68	88	135	177	201	292
Season	Low	Low	Low	Semi-High	High	High	High	High	High	High	Semi-high	Low

Visiting Seychelles in December - March

The northwest trade wind blows in during this period and the climate is hot and humid, with some rainfall. It's possible to see turtle hatchlings at this time of year.

During December to March (Northwest Monsoon), Seychelles gets extremely wet, especially in December and January, though the vegetation is lush, the winds generally light and the sun at its warmest. This is also the cyclone season, though only the most remote southern islands are within the cyclone belt.

Visiting Seychelles in November

By November (pre-Northwest Monsoon), the winds start to change, bringing light, warmer winds and the start of the main rainy season.

Visiting Seychelles in May - October

From May to October, the south-east trade winds (Southeast Monsoon) bring a relatively dry period. Reaching its peak in July/August, there is little precipitation and temperatures average 27°C, though seas can be a little choppy.

Visiting Seychelles in April

This period is followed by the calmest, warmest month, April (Pre-Southeast Monsoon), as the winds die down and start to change direction.