Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
81°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Mahé
Seychelles · Africa
Warm days and some sun. Cyclone risk near peak and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 21 wet days, more than in most months.
68%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
92%January Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 83°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
83°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January stays around 80°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 84°F
Rain42%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Feels 84°F
Rain44%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 84°F
Rain46%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 84°F
Rain46%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 78 | 9.5 | 21 | 10.5 | 82 | 83 |
| Feb | 82 | 79 | 5.4 | 15 | 10.9 | 79 | 84 |
| Mar | 83 | 80 | 5.0 | 17 | 10.8 | 79 | 85 |
| Apr | 83 | 80 | 4.9 | 18 | 11.1 | 80 | 86 |
| May | 82 | 80 | 5.5 | 17 | 10.8 | 81 | 85 |
| Jun | 80 | 78 | 3.7 | 15 | 10.6 | 83 | 82 |
| Jul | 78 | 76 | 2.2 | 13 | 10.7 | 83 | 80 |
| Aug | 78 | 76 | 2.4 | 13 | 10.8 | 83 | 81 |
| Sep | 79 | 77 | 5.6 | 16 | 10.9 | 83 | 82 |
| Oct | 80 | 78 | 4.9 | 17 | 11.2 | 81 | 83 |
| Nov | 81 | 78 | 6.1 | 18 | 11.2 | 81 | 83 |
| Dec | 81 | 78 | 9.2 | 24 | 10.9 | 83 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 13, 2026
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