Seychelles

Seychelles Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Seychelles in January.

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La Digue Beau Vallon Victoria Anse Boileau

Are you planning a trip a to the Seychelles in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Seychelles in January

January in the Seychelles generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in La Digue.

To explore the conditions in the Seychelles in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Silhouette Island with an average of 231 mm (9.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Takamaka with 245 mm (9.6 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in La Digue.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take La Digue as an example - it receives around 155 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in the Seychelles in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Seychelles.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Seychelles

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Seychelles?

Temperature range in the Seychelles (January)

Precipitation variation in the Seychelles (January)

La Digue

In January La Digue generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
155 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in La Digue →

Victoria

In January Victoria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
155 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Victoria →

Anse Boileau

In January Anse Boileau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
156 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Anse Boileau →

Silhouette Island

In January Silhouette Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
155 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Silhouette Island →

Anse Kerlan

In January Anse Kerlan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
155 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Anse Kerlan →

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In our records: the Seychelles January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the Seychelles in our climate database (1997 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in the Seychelles reached 38°C (100°F) in Anse Boileau on January 26, 2024.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in the Seychelles brought 259 mm (10 in) in Anse Boileau on January 7, 2024.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Seychelles in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Digue 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Beau Vallon 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Victoria 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Anse Boileau 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Silhouette Island 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)
Anse Kerlan 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)

The Seychelles weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Seychelles in January?

the Seychelles typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in La Digue average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Seychelles in January?

La Digue averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does the Seychelles get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. La Digue records an average of 236 mm (9.3 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for the Seychelles.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Seychelles?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Seychelles with often unpleasant weather in La Digue.

On average, the best time to visit the Seychelles is in July and August with generally perfect weather in La Digue. The weather in January, March, April, May and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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