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Seychelles in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Seychelles in May is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 29 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.

Granitfelsen am Strand der SeychellenSeychelles · MayPhoto: Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
29 °C
Night
28 °C
Sea
29 °C
Rainy days
8 rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Humidity
80 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent84/100
City breakGood79/100
ActiveLimited61/100
FamilyExcellent80/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 29 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)

To consider

  • High humidity (80 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
28
J
28
F
29
M
29
A
29
M
27
J
26
J
26
A
27
S
28
O
28
N
28
D
Rainy daysdays
17
J
11
F
11
M
10
A
8
M
6
J
5
J
7
A
8
S
11
O
12
N
16
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Seychelles in May?

Daytime highs average around 29 °C, with nights around 28 °C.

Can you swim in Seychelles in May?

The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Seychelles in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 8 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Seychelles?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.