La Digue

La Digue Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Digue, the Seychelles in May.

Thinking about venturing to La Digue, the Seychelles this May 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 La Digue in May

La Digue, the Seychelles is a region in the Seychelles. May in La Digue generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in La Digue. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in La Digue with an average of 145 mm (5.7 in) to high rainfall in Silhouette Island with 152 mm (6 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. La Digue sees close to 254 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in La Digue in May

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

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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 La Digue

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in La Digue, the Seychelles?

Temperature range in La Digue (May)

Precipitation variation in La Digue (May)

La Digue

In May La Digue generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
254 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Silhouette Island

In May Silhouette Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

May
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
254 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
152 mm (6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in La Digue in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Digue 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Silhouette Island 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 152 mm (6 in)

La Digue weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Digue, the Seychelles in May?

In May, La Digue, the Seychelles generally has unpleasant weather conditions. La Digue sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in La Digue, the Seychelles in May?

La Digue averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

Does La Digue, the Seychelles get a lot of rain in May?

La Digue typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 145 mm (5.7 in) on average across La Digue, the Seychelles.

Is May a Good Time to Visit La Digue, the Seychelles?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in La Digue, May may not be the ideal time to visit La Digue, the Seychelles.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in La Digue. On the other hand, the weather in January, March, April, May and December tend to be unpleasant.

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