Seychelles · SummerMonth summary
Seychelles weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
68% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Seychelles in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (7.2/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Seychelles in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Summer in Seychelles brings pleasant temperatures (23°C) and long sunny days (11.0h of sunshine). With 68% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 23°C | 25°C | 79% | 9.1 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 24°C | 26°C | 64% | 5.9 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 24°C | 26°C | 60% | 4.7 | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 24°C | 26°C | 76% | 6.2 | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 26°C | 76% | 5.9 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 23°C | 25°C | 71% | 3.3 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 22°C | 23°C | 70% | 3.0 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 22°C | 23°C | 68% | 2.9 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 23°C | 24°C | 71% | 4.8 | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 23°C | 25°C | 65% | 4.2 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 23°C | 25°C | 67% | 6.9 | 11.6h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 23°C | 25°C | 80% | 10.0 | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Seychelles averages 23°C, 68% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
August vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Seychelles in August
Is August a good time to visit Seychelles?
August is an acceptable time for Seychelles (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in August?
Yes, 68% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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