Praslin Island Weather in January

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

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Anse Volbert Village Anse Lazio Baie Sainte Anne Grand'Anse Praslin

Planning a getaway to Praslin Island, the Seychelles this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Praslin Island in January

Praslin Island, the Seychelles is a region in the Seychelles. January in Praslin 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 Volbert Village.

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

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 234 mm (9.2 in) in Anse Volbert Village. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Anse Volbert Village.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Anse Volbert Village 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 Praslin Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Praslin Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Anse Volbert Village)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Praslin Island in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 Praslin Island

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

Temperature range in Praslin Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Praslin Island (January)

Anse Volbert Village

In January Anse Volbert Village 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
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Anse Lazio

In January Anse Lazio 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)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Anse Lazio →

Baie Sainte Anne

In January Baie Sainte Anne 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
210 mm (8.3 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Baie Sainte Anne →

Grand'Anse Praslin

In January Grand'Anse 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)
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 Grand'Anse Praslin →

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
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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 Praslin Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Anse Volbert Village 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Anse Lazio 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Baie Sainte Anne 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)
Grand'Anse Praslin 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)

Praslin Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Praslin Island, the Seychelles in January. The popular destination of Anse Volbert Village averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Praslin Island, the Seychelles during January range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Anse Volbert Village.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Anse Volbert Village records an average of 234 mm (9.2 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Praslin Island, the Seychelles.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Praslin Island, the Seychelles due to the typically unpleasant weather in Anse Volbert Village.

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

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