When to go · La Digue
La Digue, month by month
The best months for La Digue: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (windy seas, fewer ferry slots).30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (windy seas, fewer ferry slots).30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Seychelles: Showers easing; sea warming.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilGreatInside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Seychelles: South-east trades: choppy ferries and seaweed on some beaches.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Seychelles: Windy and drier; choose north-west-facing beaches like Anse Lazio.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Seychelles: European holidays; windiest seas — ferry crossings are rough.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Seychelles: Trades easing; good hiking weather.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Oct–Nov). Across Seychelles: Christmas peak and first monsoon showers; book early.30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in La Digue, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
May: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Inside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
May: Inside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
La Digue: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.