This is the best time to visit Seychelles

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - The Seychelles, one of the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean , enjoys a warm tropical climate all year round, and therefore it is a destination for travelers in all seasons, although some periods are more suitable in view of the activities that the traveler will do.

Climate in the Seychelles

The Seychelles is characterized by two seasons of trade winds. When it blows from the north during the period between October and March, the wind speed is on average between 8 and 12 knots, while when the trade winds blow from the south between May and September, the wind speed reaches between 10 and 20 knots. During which conditions are ideal for sailing.

During the transitional periods between seasons, which are during the months of April and October, the weather is usually warm enough with slight winds, the best times for diving are during the months of April and May and during the months of October and November, when the water temperature sometimes reaches 29°C and visibility to over 30 meters in depth.

The most important events and festivals

The "Underwater Festival" is a good opportunity to discover the extraordinary marine life in the Seychelles, through a series of exhibitions, talks, films and competitions, while the "Creole Festival" is also held for a week in October of each year to celebrate heritage and traditions.

As for the Seychelles Sailing Cup, it is an important international event that is worth attending and its activities will continue during the month of January, while the beginning of November will witness the international fishing competition, in addition to that there are many other local fishing competitions throughout the year.

The best seasons for these activities

For bird watching enthusiasts, the best times to visit are in April (breeding season), May and September (terns nesting) and October (migration season) and for climbing and hiking enthusiasts, the preferred season is between May to September.

For diving enthusiasts, the best seasons are during the periods between March and May, and between September and November, and for fishing, you can visit from October to April, while navigation lovers can visit throughout the year.