Seychelles is at its best from April to May and October to November.
It is busiest and priciest in April, August and October to December.
Expect the most rain in December to March.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Seychelles month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | 27° / 25°rainy spells, 131 mm | Peak | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | 28° / 25°wet, 207 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 27° / 25°very wet, 311 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 27° / 25°very wet, 283 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 28° / 26°wet, 166 mm | Off-season | Northwest trade winds: hot, humid and the wettest months (January most of all), still... |
| March 2027 | 28° / 26°rainy spells, 145 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027Best weather | 28° / 26°wet, 186 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027Best weather | 28° / 26°wet, 182 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | 27° / 25°rainy spells, 100 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 26° / 24°rainy spells, 94 mm | Shoulder | Southeast trade winds: drier, cooler and windier, with rough seas and seaweed on some... |
| August 2027 | 26° / 24°rainy spells, 91 mm | Peak | Southeast trade winds: drier, cooler and windier, with rough seas and seaweed on some... |
| September 2027 | 26° / 25°rainy spells, 143 mm | Shoulder | Southeast trade winds: drier, cooler and windier, with rough seas and seaweed on some... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Seychelles, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Seychelles from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Seychelles?
The best weather in Seychelles is from April to May and October to November. Between the trade winds: calm, clear seas and the best months for snorkelling, diving and island-hopping. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is April, August and October to December. The quietest months are February and June.
When is the rainy season in Seychelles?
The wettest months are December to March. Northwest trade winds: hot, humid and the wettest months (January most of all), still with sunny spells. The islands sit north of the cyclone belt.
When is Seychelles most crowded?
Peak season is April, August and October to December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Seychelles from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹48,155 (return, 10 nights) for Sun 14 Mar.
How hot does Seychelles get?
The hottest month is April, with average highs of 28°C; the coolest nights come in July, around 24°C.