Best time to sail

Best time to sail in the Seychelles

Sailing works year-round in the Seychelles, with conditions at their best in June and July.

That verdict comes from 1991–2020 climate normals — wind, rain, sunshine, and air temperature — scored week by week for charter conditions across 1 sailing area.

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Boat Charter in Seychelles: The Complete Guide to Sailing Paradise

Discover everything you need to know about chartering a boat in Seychelles — from the best sailing regions and ideal weather windows to costs, itineraries, license requirements, and insider tips for an unforgettable Indian Ocean sailing adventure.

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Sailing conditions in the Seychelles, month by month

Mean weekly values across our sailing areas in the Seychelles. The sail score weighs wind, rain, sun, and temperature — and discounts tropical-storm season where one applies.

MonthSail scoreWind (kn)Rain (mm/day)Sun (h/day)Temp (°C)
JanuaryExcellent96.81225
FebruaryExcellent85.11225
MarchExcellent73.71226
AprilExcellent74.21226
MayExcellent114.11225
JuneExcellent131.41224
JulyExcellent142.21223
AugustExcellent141.91223
SeptemberExcellent141.91224
OctoberExcellent105.11224
NovemberExcellent74.91224
DecemberExcellent761224

Sailing areas in the Seychelles

Every area below is scored individually in the interactive calendar; where we have an in-depth guide, it's linked.

Seychelles

Intermediate

Best conditions around April 20

Granite-island Inner Seychelles — short hops, sheltered.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to sail in the Seychelles?

Sailing works year-round in the Seychelles; June and July scores best for wind, rain, sunshine, and temperature in the 1991–2020 climate normals.

How warm is it in the Seychelles in June?

Around 24 °C air temperature on average in June, with about 12 hours of sun a day.

Method: 1991–2020 weekly climate normals (wind, rain, sunshine, air temperature) per sailing area, combined into a 0–1 sail score for charter conditions; tropical-storm season is applied as a discount. This page updates automatically as new sailing areas are added.