What is the climate in the Seychelles? The

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The Seychelles are located away from the cyclone zone - which is why they are considered one of the safest and most relaxing destinations all year round. The tropical climate causes the change of wet and dry seasons without significant temperature fluctuations, and the average humidity on the islands rarely falls below 80%.

The rainy season here runs from December to April. Frequent showers, sometimes very strong, but usually short. The rainiest month is January, most precipitation falls on the mountainous landscapes of the islands of Mahe and Silhouette. The air temperature reaches +30 ° C, north-west monsoon winds blow.

From June to October in the Seychelles dry season lasts: and although rains happen, the humidity level goes down. The average air temperature is +25 ° C. Southeast winds blow, echoes of the Indian summer monsoon. During this period, the sea is troubled, but wind power rarely exceeds 6 points. The driest months are July and August.

The most favorable periods for a holiday in the Seychelles are the months between the dry and wet seasons, May and October: they are characterized by pleasant warmth, a calm ocean, a weak wind, rapidly ending rains. It is in May that millions of birds gather on the islands of the Bird and Cousin.

November 29, 2013

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