AI-generatedMahé (Victoria), Seychelles at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Dec
- Warmest month
- Apr · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,540 h
- Rain a year
- 1,585 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles 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 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: February – December
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5818:10
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in October?
In October, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 116 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min05:58 – 18:10
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+4Indian/Mahe
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %19 %
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
Sea temperature in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.3 – 28.4 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles ranges from 26.2 °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° | 29.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.2° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.0° | 29.5° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.3° | 28.3° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 27.5° | 26.5° | 28.2° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.3° | 25.7° | 26.8° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.2° | 25.5° | 26.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.1° | 26.4° | 27.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles
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 Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles
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 it, 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.
Rain in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles: 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, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles has about 15 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 27° | 26° | 28.4° | 5.0 h | 21 | 233 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 28° | 26° | 28.8° | 6.3 h | 14 | 126 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 28° | 27° | 29.5° | 7.0 h | 16 | 114 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 28° | 27° | 30.0° | 8.0 h | 17 | 118 |
| MayMay | 78 | 28° | 27° | 29.3° | 8.1 h | 18 | 145 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 27° | 26° | 27.5° | 7.2 h | 15 | 91 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 26° | 25° | 26.3° | 7.6 h | 12 | 54 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 26° | 25° | 26.2° | 7.6 h | 13 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 26° | 25° | 27.1° | 7.0 h | 16 | 144 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 27° | 26° | 27.9° | 7.2 h | 15 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 27° | 26° | 28.4° | 6.8 h | 17 | 152 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 27° | 26° | 28.5° | 5.7 h | 23 | 230 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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)
4.62° S, 55.46° E · 4 m · Indian/Mahe
Best time to visit Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles
The best time to visit Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is from February to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in July. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. Rain is most frequent from August to June; the wettest month is January with 233 mm.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in the dry season
Jul
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in the rainy season
Aug – Jun
Good
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 185 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles for you.
Your best months: April – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – Jun
12 or more rainy days
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January27° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In January, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 233 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in January77February28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In February, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 126 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in February76March28° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In March, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 114 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in March78April28° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In April, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 118 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in April78May28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In May, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 145 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in May79June27° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In June, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 91 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in June84July26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In July, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in July83August26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In August, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in August76September26° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In September, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 144 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in September78October27° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In October, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 116 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in October74November27° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In November, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 152 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in November69December27° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 230 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles.
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Mahé (Victoria) vs. Grand Baie
In October Grand Baie has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs. 78). During the day Grand Baie is 2 °C cooler than Mahé (Victoria). The sea in Grand Baie is 4 °C cooler. Grand Baie gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Mahé (Victoria) | Grand Baie |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sea | 28° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10 |
| Best time | Feb – Dec | Sep – Jun |
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- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,170 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles
When is the best time to visit Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles?
The best time to visit Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles is from February to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles?
The sea temperature in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles ranges from 26.2 °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 Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 27 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles?
Rain is most frequent from August to June; the wettest month is January with 233 mm. The driest month is July with 54 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles get?
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles gets around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.1 hours a day; in January there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles in?
Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles uses the time zone Indian/Mahe, at UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles?
A nonstop flight from London to Mahé (Victoria), Seychelles takes about 10 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,170 km.
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