Seychelles · WinterMonth summary
Seychelles weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
80% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Seychelles in December?
✅ 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: December is a good time to visit Seychelles. March remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Seychelles in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Seychelles enjoys 25°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 80% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 73°F | 77°F | 79% | 0.4in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 75°F | 79°F | 64% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 75°F | 79°F | 60% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 75°F | 79°F | 76% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 79°F | 76% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 73°F | 77°F | 71% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 72°F | 73°F | 70% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 72°F | 73°F | 68% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 73°F | 75°F | 71% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 73°F | 77°F | 65% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 73°F | 77°F | 67% | 0.3in | 11.6h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 73°F | 77°F | 80% | 0.4in | 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 December, Seychelles averages 77°F, 80% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
December vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Seychelles in December
Is December a good time to visit Seychelles?
December is an acceptable time for Seychelles (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in December?
Yes, 80% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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