The weather in May in the Seychelles
It's hot in May in the Seychelles with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 28°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in the Seychelles. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for the Seychelles. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2020, the Seychelles reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 206 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for the Seychelles
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Seychelles. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Seychelles | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 31°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 32°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 26°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 206 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 21 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Seychelles with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 28°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 31°C, with nights around 27°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Seychelles is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in the Seychelles is based on weather data from Victoria. Other places, like Mahé, Praslin or La Digue, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in the Seychelles to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in the Seychelles. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in the Seychelles
Temperature in May in the Seychelles over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in the Seychelles. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in the Seychelles
Total precipitation in May in the Seychelles over the years
Daily UV index in May in the Seychelles
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in the Seychelles, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in May in the Seychelles
The weather in May in the Seychelles is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to the Seychelles? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Write your own reviewWe had lots of sunshine most of the time and the temperature was around 28 degrees, perfect for beach days. Sometimes there are showers, but they pass quickly, so I definitely recommend it!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in the Seychelles by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Seychelles. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.