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Mahe weather in May (Seychelles)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Mahe during May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Mahe includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 29°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 27°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Mahe in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 255 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mahe climate page with graphs.

 

Mahe, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 149 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Anse Boileau, Seychelles (3 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Seychelles in May

Find out more about the weather in Seychelles and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mahe.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Seychelles? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Seychelles. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.