About Seychelles
Seychelles, officially the Republic of Seychelles, is an archipelagic country consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, is 1,500 kilometres east of mainland Africa. Nearby island countries and territories include the Maldives, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and the French overseas departments of Mayotte and Réunion to the south; and the Chagos Archipelago to the east.
Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa as well as the least populated sovereign African country, with an estimated population of 100,600 in 2022.
Climate in Victoria
Warmest March, coolest August, driest September, sunniest October. Best time to visit: February, March, April, June, August, September, October.
Monthly climate normals for Victoria, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 26.3°C | 24.6°C | 337mm | 305h |
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| February | 26.7°C | 25.2°C | 160mm | 286h |
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| March | 27.2°C | 25.7°C | 74mm | 333h |
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| April | 27.3°C | 25.4°C | 146mm | 327h |
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| May | 27.3°C | 25.7°C | 207mm | 328h |
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| June | 26.4°C | 24.7°C | 102mm | 305h |
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| July | 24.8°C | 23.6°C | 226mm | 276h |
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| August | 23.8°C | 23°C | 57mm | 325h |
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| September | 24.5°C | 23.6°C | 48mm | 342h |
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| October | 25.8°C | 24.5°C | 82mm | 357h |
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| November | 25.5°C | 24.1°C | 215mm | 328h |
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| December | 25.7°C | 24°C | 195mm | 357h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
The Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and east of Kenya. It consists of 115 islands, of which the largest are Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. The capital and largest city is Victoria, located on the island of Mahe.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Upcoming public holidays
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