When to go · Victoria
Victoria in January
Mixed month. Hot, wet north-west monsoon; showers most days.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 25°C77°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 17
- Crowds
- Medium
- Seychelles overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Seychelles overall
Verdict
Hot, wet north-west monsoon; showers most days.
Weather in January
- VictoriaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 17 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 17 days
North-west monsoon season
Hot and humid, with calm water; the Christmas and New Year peak.
Watch: Heavy showers and high prices.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
New Year's Day check
1 January (public holiday) · Whole country
Shops and many restaurants closed; ferries run reduced schedules.
North-west monsoon
November to March · Whole country
Hot, humid and showery; calm seas.
Christmas and New Year
Dec 25–26 and Jan 1
Shops and many restaurants close; ferries and rooms are at peak prices.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Seychelles overall
- Medium
- Prices · Seychelles overall
- Medium
Seychelles overall: North-west monsoon: humid with heavy showers; calm on south-east coasts.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast