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The best time to visit Seychelles

Best weather Apr–May and Oct–NovPeak season Apr, Aug and Oct–Dec1h 30m behind India
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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.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat'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.

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