Seychelles · Seychelles
August
Trade winds continue — east coasts remain sheltered and uncrowded, turtle nesting season peaks.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Seychelles — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
26°C
Low
24°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
7hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Seychelles
Weather
Good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in August
- ↑August maintains July's trade wind pattern: east coast beaches sheltered, affordable rates, and turtle nesting season at its peak — the Seychelles Islands Foundation's eco-tourism programmes on Cousin Island and Aride Island offer guided turtle and seabird experiences that are genuinely world-class and most active in August
- ↑Aride Island nature reserve, the Seychelles' most important seabird nesting site, is accessible on day trips from Praslin in August: sooty terns, frigatebirds, red-tailed tropicbirds, and the world's largest colony of lesser noddy terns nest here; guided visits are small-group and conservation-funded
- ↑European summer holidays bring demand to Seychelles from August, making it slightly busier than June–July — the east coast beaches are the right choice for August and the combination of reasonable prices and wildlife activity makes August one of the most rewarding months for nature-focused visitors
What you sacrifice
- ↓Trade winds persist through August at near-July intensity: the classic west-coast beaches and the catamaran day trips that use the sheltered west-coast anchorages are still operating at reduced capacity; the itinerary for an August visit must be built around east-coast positioning
- ↓Water temperature at 26°C is at its annual minimum — comfortable for snorkelling but meaningfully cooler than the January–April warm-water season; those specifically visiting for reef fish snorkelling may find August's cooler, more tide-affected reef conditions less ideal than April
- ↓Some outer island charters are suspended or significantly reduced in the trade wind peak due to rough channel conditions between the granitic inner islands and the outer atolls; confirm charter availability before booking outer island excursions for August
How August compares to April (best month)
| Factor | August | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
August in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Seychelles, not across destinations. Methodology →