2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Seychelles in January

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

January is a wet time to visit Seychelles. Seychelles has a Tropical climate with average yearly highs of 25°C, lows of 24°C, and approximately 27 rainy days per month.

Avg High

25°C

Avg Low

24°C

Rainy days

27days

Daylight

12.4h

Is January a good time to visit Seychelles?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Live January Forecast

LIVE

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 25°C 24°C 27 Wet
February 26°C 24°C 18 Wet
March 26°C 25°C 14 Wet
April 27°C 25°C 23 Excellent (best)
May 26°C 25°C 21 Excellent (best)
June 26°C 24°C 24 Wet
July 24°C 23°C 30 Wet
August 23°C 22°C 17 Wet
September 24°C 23°C 13 Wet
October 25°C 24°C 16 Excellent (best)
November 25°C 23°C 18 Excellent (best)
December 25°C 23°C 27 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Humidity-wicking clothes, insect repellent, waterproof bag, and rain poncho.

Climate: Tropical
Travel Context Expect humidity and afternoon showers—plan flexible days.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Seychelles? +

January is typically Wet for visiting Seychelles, with average highs of 25°C and around 27 rainy days.

What should I pack for Seychelles in January? +

With highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C in {month}, we recommend: Humidity-wicking clothes, insect repellent, waterproof bag, and rain poncho.

Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in January? +

Seychelles typically sees around 27 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Seychelles in January? +

In January, Seychelles gets approximately 12.4 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Seychelles? +

No, January is not peak season in Seychelles. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Seychelles? +

The best months to visit Seychelles are April, May, October, November, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Indian/Mahe)

Last Updated: January 2026

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