Seychelles weather in January
Seychelles averages 27°C by day and 26°C at night in January, with the sea at 29°C and 23 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
27°C
Night
26°C
Sea
29°C
Rainy days
23
Flight from London
10h
What January feels like
January is hot but wet in Seychelles: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 23 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Seychelles is the #16 warmest in January.
Want it warmer in January?
These are hotter than Seychelles this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Seychelles weather by month
January is highlighted. Compare with December and February, or see the full year in Seychelles.
Seychelles in January: quick answers
Is Seychelles hot in January?
January is hot but wet in Seychelles: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 27°C and lows 26°C.
Can you swim in Seychelles in January?
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Seychelles in January?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 23 days.
What is the warmest month in Seychelles?
April, at an average high of 28°C. The coolest is August at 26°C.
How long is the flight to Seychelles from the UK?
About 10h direct from London, estimated from the 8,166 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in January for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in January from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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