Situated just south of the equator, the Seychelles archipelago has a warm and humid tropical climate that is influenced by the trade winds.
These islands can be explored all year round, but the best time to visit Seychelles is from April to October when the southeast trade winds bring relatively dry weather, with fresh sea breezes. The sea can be a little choppy when these winds are at their peak in July and August, but storms are rare as only the most remote southern islands are in the cyclone belt.
Seasonal seaweed can affect the beaches of the south coast of Praslin and Grande Anse, as well as southeast Mahe during this period, but distances on these islands are small, so should the wind result in seaweed on your closest beach you can always travel to another beach. Sheltered coves are much less affected.
This is also the best time for birding, as the breeding season starts in April. Over a million Sooty Terns nest on Bird island from May to September.
The trade winds change direction from November to March when it is hotter and more humid, with some rain. However, this is the best time for marine activities as the seas are at their calmest. October to February is the turtle nesting season and whale sharks can be seen from November to January. Deep sea fishing is best from October to April.
Seasonal seaweed can affect the beaches of the northwest coast of Praslin and Cote D'Or, as well as the northwest coast of Mahe and Beau Vallon Bay during this period.
Visibility for diving is best in April/May and October/November, when the trade winds change direction.
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