When to go · Seychelles
Seychelles in November
Great month. Calm seas, whale sharks possible off Mahé (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Seychelles
- Prices
- Medium
- Seychelles
Verdict
Calm seas, whale sharks possible off Mahé (check).
Is another month better than November?
No other month rates higher than November for Seychelles in this guide.
Weather in November
- Inner granitic islands · Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouettebest weather
Warm (26–31 °C (79–88 °F)) all year. North-west monsoon Dec–Mar brings humid showers; south-east trades May–Sep bring wind, rough seas and seaweed on south-east-facing beaches. April–May and October–November are calm.Warm (79–88 °F (26–31 °C)) all year. North-west monsoon Dec–Mar brings humid showers; south-east trades May–Sep bring wind, rough seas and seaweed on south-east-facing beaches. April–May and October–November are calm.
- Outer coral islands · Desroches, Alphonse, Denis, Birdbest weather
Flat, sunny and windy in the trade-wind season; fly-in resorts only.
- Aldabra group · Aldabra, Cosmoledo, Farquharbest weather
Far south-west; within the cyclone belt Jan–Mar; visited by expedition ship only.
- Mahé: Mahé coast · Beau Vallon, west and east coastsrainy
Hot and humid all year, 24–31 °C (75–88 °F). Wettest Dec–Feb; coolest and windiest Jun–Aug. April–May and October–November are the calmest, clearest windows.Hot and humid all year, 75–88 °F (24–31 °C). Wettest Dec–Feb; coolest and windiest Jun–Aug. April–May and October–November are the calmest, clearest windows.
- Victoria30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 14 rain days
- Beau Vallon30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 7 rain days
- La Digue31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 10 rain days
- Silhouette Island30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Seychelles
- Medium
- Prices · Seychelles
- Medium
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Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Seychelles, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Great
Apr: Great
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Nov: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 3
Apr: 2
November: Calm seas, whale sharks possible off Mahé (check).
April: Calm transition: flat seas, best visibility; Easter busy.
Seychelles: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in November
Rated best or good this month
Inner granitic islands
Best weather of the year (Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette)
Outer coral islands
Best weather of the year (Desroches, Alphonse, Denis, Bird)
Aldabra group
Best weather of the year (Aldabra, Cosmoledo, Farquhar)
Best months: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Best months: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Best months: Apr–Nov (drier, calmer seas)