Climate

Although the Seychelles Islands lie close to the Equator, their maritime situation gives them fairly constant coastal temperatures of about 26.6°C (80°F) throughout the year. Temperatures rarely exceed 29.4°C (85°F), and then only for a few days. At higher altitudes, temperatures are lower, especially at night.

The dry season runs from May to October; however, there are still brief showers every two or three days during this period, brought by the southeast monsoon winds. Average annual rainfall on Mahé is 235 cm, and in the mountains there may be as much as 355 cm a year. In December, the northwest monsoon arrives and continues until March, bringing heavy and frequent rain. Humidity is high, especially in the coast areas.