Cousine Island Weather in January

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

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Anse Kerlan Praslin

Thinking about venturing to Cousine Island, the Seychelles this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Cousine Island in January

Cousine Island, the Seychelles is a region in the Seychelles. January in Cousine Island 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 Anse Kerlan.

For specific regional insights in Cousine Island, the Seychelles, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 233 mm (9.2 in) in Anse Kerlan. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Anse Kerlan.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Anse Kerlan typically sees 155 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Cousine Island in January

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

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 Cousine Island

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

Temperature range in Cousine Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Cousine Island (January)

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 →

Praslin

In January Praslin 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)
234 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 Praslin →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cousine Island, in the Seychelles.

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 Cousine Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Anse Kerlan 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Praslin 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)

Cousine Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cousine Island, the Seychelles in January?

In January, Cousine Island, the Seychelles generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Anse Kerlan sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Cousine Island, the Seychelles in January?

Daytime temperatures in Anse Kerlan peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Cousine Island, the Seychelles get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Anse Kerlan records an average of 233 mm (9.2 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Cousine Island, the Seychelles.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cousine Island, the Seychelles?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Anse Kerlan, January may not be the ideal time to visit Cousine Island, the Seychelles.

On average, the best time to visit Cousine Island, the Seychelles is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Anse Kerlan. In contrast, January, March, April, May and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cousine Island.

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