Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Mahe, Seychelles in January
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 381mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
381mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 381mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mahe, Seychelles with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is close to Mahe's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January381mm average rain
January is one of Mahe's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.9 hours average sun
January is one of Mahe's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January is close to Mahe's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaFebruary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January50 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
