May verdict

Seychelles in May

Weather score68Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 133mm, so some wet days are possible.

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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

133mm

Sun

8h

Sea

29°C

Weather score

68

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 133mm, so some wet days are possible.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Temperature

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May29°C average high

May is close to Seychelles' 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.

May133mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Seychelles' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsMay to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May8 hours average sun

May is one of Seychelles' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsApril to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May29°C average sea

May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaFebruary to May

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May68 weather score

May scores above Seychelles' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsMay to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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