La Digue in January

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (windy seas, fewer ferry slots).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatInside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
• MayGreatInside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
• OctoberGreatInside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
• NovemberGreatInside La Digue's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.

• La DigueHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 12 days
• Inner granitic islands, Seychelles · Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouetterainy

  Warm (26–31 °C (79–88 °F)) all year. North-west monsoon Dec–Mar brings humid showers; south-east trades May–Sep bring wind, rough seas and seaweed on south-east-facing beaches. April–May and October–November are calm.Warm (79–88 °F (26–31 °C)) all year. North-west monsoon Dec–Mar brings humid showers; south-east trades May–Sep bring wind, rough seas and seaweed on south-east-facing beaches. April–May and October–November are calm.

Crowds · Seychelles overall

Medium

Prices · Seychelles overall

Medium

Seychelles overall: North-west monsoon: humid with heavy showers; calm on south-east coasts.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in La Digue, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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