May weather forecast
Seychelles

May signals the beginning of the dry season in Seychelles, resulting in a significant shift in weather conditions. Average temperatures during May vary between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F), slightly cooler compared to the preceding months. Rainfall in Victoria sees a substantial reduction, with an average of about 123mm (4.84") for the month, underlining the onset of the drier season.

The transition from the northwest monsoon to the southeast trade winds in May leads to drier weather, fewer rain showers, and minimal afternoon thunderstorms. The humidity continues to decrease, contributing to more comfortable weather conditions. Furthermore, May offers the most daylight hours throughout the year, with approximately 253 hours of sunshine, marking the arrival of long, sunny days.

Compared to June, May experiences slightly higher temperatures and marginally more rainfall. Despite the transition in weather patterns, the seawater temperatures consistently stay warm, oscillating between 28°C (82.4°F) and 30°C (86°F), encouraging the pursuit of water-based activities.

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• Victoria - May »
  The pristine beaches and crystalline waters of Victoria become particularly inviting this month, amplifying the city's allure for beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts. The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation.
• Anse Boileau - May »
  With the arrival of May, Anse Boileau's average high-temperature registers at a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Anse Boileau.
• Beau Vallon - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Beau Vallon, Seychelles. The month of May experiences a surge in rainfall to 170mm (6.69"), kicking off the wet season in Beau Vallon, Seychelles.
• Cascade - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Cascade. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cascade.
• Takamaka - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Takamaka, Seychelles. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Takamaka.
• Port Glaud - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Port Glaud, Seychelles. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Port Glaud, Seychelles.
• Mahé - May »
  In Mahé during May, the rain falls for 22.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation. In Mahé, during May, the rain falls for 22.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation.
• Seychelles International Airport - May »
  April through June, August and September, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Seychelles International Airport. The months with the most sunshine in Seychelles International Airport are April through June, August and September, with an average of 8h of sunshine.
• La Réunion - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in La Réunion are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in La Réunion are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.