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Félicité Island Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to Félicité 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 Félicité Island in January

Félicité Island, the Seychelles is a region in the Seychelles. January in Félicité 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 La Digue.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Félicité Island, the Seychelles, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 236 mm (9.3 in) in La Digue. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in La Digue.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. La Digue gets approximately 155 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Félicité Island by month

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Best Places to Visit in Félicité Island in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Félicité Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Félicité Island, the Seychelles?

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.

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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
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Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Félicité 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.

Félicité Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rainfall in Félicité Island, the Seychelles peaks during January. La Digue averages roughly 236 mm (9.3 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in La Digue, January may not be the ideal time to visit Félicité Island, the Seychelles.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in La Digue. On the other hand, the months of 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 Félicité Island.

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