AI-generatedLa Digue at a glance
- Best time
- All year except Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,540 h
- Rain a year
- 1,552 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in La Digue
La Digue has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year, La Digue is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit La Digue
The best time to visit La Digue is all year round except in January. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in July. The wettest month is January with 228 mm of precipitation.
La Digue through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
La Digue in the dry season
All year except Jan
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 172 rainy days in all
La Digue in the rainy season
Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year except January
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5618:08
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:44–06:24 · evening 17:40–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:44 · evening 18:21–18:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in La Digue compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 29° at the start of the month to 30° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.3 h |
What is the weather like in La Digue in October?
In October, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 115 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min05:56 – 18:08
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %22 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in La Digue
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in La Digue: score 84 against 78. In July, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 28.0° | 26.5° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 7.5 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 115 mm | 56 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
La Digue month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January30° · Sea 28° · 5.1 h
In January, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 228 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in January79February30° · Sea 29° · 6.4 h
In February, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in February78March31° · Sea 30° · 7.1 h
In March, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 104 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in March78April31° · Sea 30° · 7.9 h
In April, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 113 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in April78May31° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h
In May, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 142 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in May79June29° · Sea 28° · 7.2 h
In June, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 94 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in June84July28° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In July, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in July82August29° · Sea 26° · 7.5 h
In August, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in August75September29° · Sea 27° · 7.0 h
In September, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 150 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in September78October30° · Sea 28° · 7.2 h
In October, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 115 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in October74November30° · Sea 28° · 6.8 h
In November, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 152 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in November69December30° · Sea 28° · 5.7 h
In December, La Digue is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 218 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in La Digue.
La Digue in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in La Digue
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (25°), the warmest in April (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 67 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 5.1 h | 20 | 228 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 30° | 26° | 28.7° | 6.4 h | 12 | 112 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 31° | 26° | 29.5° | 7.1 h | 15 | 104 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 31° | 26° | 30.0° | 7.9 h | 16 | 113 |
| MayMay | 78 | 31° | 26° | 29.3° | 8.1 h | 17 | 142 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 29° | 25° | 27.7° | 7.2 h | 14 | 94 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 28° | 25° | 26.5° | 7.5 h | 12 | 56 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 29° | 25° | 26.4° | 7.5 h | 13 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 29° | 25° | 27.3° | 7.0 h | 17 | 150 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 30° | 25° | 28.0° | 7.2 h | 15 | 115 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 6.8 h | 17 | 152 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 5.7 h | 23 | 218 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in La Digue
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.3 – 28.5 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in La Digue ranges from 26.4 °C in August to 30.0 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.5 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.5° | 28.8° | 30.2° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.0° | 29.5° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.3° | 28.5° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 27.7° | 26.8° | 28.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.5° | 25.6° | 27.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.7° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.3° | 26.7° | 27.8° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.0° | 27.3° | 28.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.0° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in La Digue
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 12.2 hours of daylight in La Digue, 59 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in La Digue: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, La Digue has about 15 rainy days with 115 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in La Digue
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in La Digue
How breezy and how cloudy La Digue is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in La Digue typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Oct, Dec – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over La Digue: variable cloud, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in La Digue
How often the day gets hot in La Digue (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, La Digue has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to La Digue
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La Digue in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
La Digue has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,160 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Seychelles
- Currency
- Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +248
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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La Digue vs Mahé (Victoria)
In October the holiday weather in La Digue and Mahé (Victoria) is about equally good (score 78 vs 78). During the day it is about as warm in Mahé (Victoria) as in La Digue. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | La Digue | Mahé (Victoria) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | All year except Jan | Feb – Nov |
Through the year
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Seychelles in October: the best places
In October, La Digue ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- La DigueThis page30°28°78
- 2Mahé (Victoria)30°28°78
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Frequently asked questions about La Digue
When is the best time to visit La Digue?
The best time to visit La Digue is all year round except in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in La Digue?
The sea temperature in La Digue ranges from 26.4 °C in August to 30.0 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in La Digue in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in La Digue?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in La Digue?
The wettest month is January with 228 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 56 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does La Digue get?
La Digue gets around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.1 hours a day; in January there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is La Digue in?
La Digue is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to La Digue?
A nonstop flight from London to La Digue takes about 10 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for La Digue?
La Digue has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 78, summer holidays 83, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 68.