January weather forecast
Seychelles International Airport, Seychelles

The year kicks off with January, the month recording the highest rainfall at Seychelles International Airport with 381mm (15") precipitation. Fair weather days are interspersed with torrential rain, transforming the island airport into a lush, verdant paradise. As the rain encourages abundant greenery and blooming flowers, daylight keeps a steady course. Travelers should anticipate the mix of humidity and sunshine while packing. Despite the showers, January remains popular among tourists, discerning the inherent charm in Seychelles’s early year weather.

Temperature

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. Seychelles International Airport, during the nights of January, experiences an average temperature drop to a still moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 381mm (15") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Seychelles International Airport is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Water temperature ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) is recognized as warm and pleasant by all, making water activities comfortable and delightful for long durations.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:40 +04.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Seychelles International Airport is January, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Seychelles International Airport. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 12 transforms into these recommendations:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Apply generously and frequently a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every two hours, or immediately after swimming or any outdoor exercise. Be cautious! Sand and water surfaces make the Sun's UV rays more potent.