January weather forecast
Seychelles

January in Seychelles marks the zenith of the wet season, accompanied by high temperatures and substantial rainfall. This month is also distinguished as one of the hottest periods of the year, with average temperatures hovering between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F). Despite the warmth, temperature extremes are unusual; it rarely exceeds 32°C (89.6°F) or drops below 23°C (73.4°F). The nation's capital, Victoria, situated on the main island of Mahe, experiences an average rainfall of 379mm (14.92") in January. The mountainous areas of Mahe receive even higher precipitation, with average rainfall surpassing 400mm (15.75").

The northwest monsoon holds sway during this month, creating a muggy climate with frequent rain, often culminating in afternoon thunderstorms. These weather conditions notably reduce the number of daylight hours, with January being the least sunny month, offering approximately 153 hours of sunlight. The relative humidity is also at its peak in January, averaging 82%, making it the most humid month of the year.

In comparison to December, January experiences slightly higher rainfall and temperatures. On the other hand, as Seychelles transitions to February, a gradual decrease in rainfall is observed, while temperatures remain fairly constant. Despite the significant rainfall and high humidity, the seawater temperature remains warm, ranging from 28°C (82.4°F) to 30°C (86°F), facilitating water-based activities when the weather permits.

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• Victoria - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Victoria is January, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 379mm (14.92") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
• Anse Boileau - January »
  In Anse Boileau during January, the rain falls for 23.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation. The advent of January in Anse Boileau presents an average high-temperature of a still warm 28°C (82.4°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month.
• Beau Vallon - January »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Beau Vallon, Seychelles. In Beau Vallon in January, it is raining for 23.2 days, with typically 220mm (8.66") of accumulated precipitation.
• Cascade - January »
  In Cascade January brings in the new year with tropical warmth coupled with high relative humidity. In Cascade, in January, during 23.2 rainfall days, 220mm (8.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Takamaka - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Takamaka is January, when the rain falls for 23.2 days and typically aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Takamaka is January, when the rain falls for 23.2 days and typically aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation.
• Port Glaud - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Port Glaud is January, when the rain falls for 23.2 days and typically aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Port Glaud, Seychelles.
• Mahé - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Mahé is January, when the rain falls for 23.2 days and typically aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation. With the shift into January, Mahé maintains an average high temperature of a still warm 28°C (82.4°F), reflecting the same thermal conditions as the previous month.
• Seychelles International Airport - January »
  The year kicks off with January, the month recording the highest rainfall at Seychelles International Airport with 381mm (15") precipitation. The initiation of January in Seychelles International Airport sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), maintaining the same temperature as the previous month.
• La Réunion - January »
  Notably, January records the highest monthly average rainfall of 220mm (8.66"), with rains occurring over 23.2 days in La Réunion. The months with the highest UV index in La Réunion, Seychelles, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.