Weather in Seychelles in March

How March compares

March is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Seychelles and ranks 24th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Seychelles is 17.5°C warmer by day and 23.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in Seychelles peaks at 28.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.8°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 26.5°C; one night in ten drops to 25.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 30.1°C (2016-03-25) and the coldest night 24.5°C (1997-03-04).

Rain in March

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 16 days with 1 mm or more, 111 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2016 with 244 mm, the driest 2009 with 38 mm. Humidity averages 79%, which makes the heat feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.

Sea temperature in March

The sea averages 29.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 28.9°C to 29.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in April (29.8°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:23 and sets about 18:31 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 59%.

Is March a good time to visit Seychelles?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days but expect showers. The best months for Seychelles on our scoring are July, February, April; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Hot days, with little cooling after dark

March suits travellers who enjoy warmth throughout the day rather than cool evenings after the sun goes down. Average night temperatures stay around 26.5°C, so light, loose clothing is useful well beyond lunchtime, and accommodation with air conditioning is a sensible choice if you struggle to sleep in heat. Humidity averages 79%, which can make walking feel more tiring than the daytime temperature alone suggests. Keep more active plans away from midday and leave room for shade breaks. Compared with London's average March high of 10.5°C, the warmth will feel pronounced, but this is not a month that regularly pushes into extreme daytime temperatures.

Plan around rain, not uninterrupted sunshine

Rain is the main compromise in March. With about 16 rainy days, it makes sense to bring a lightweight waterproof and avoid making every day depend on dry weather. That figure does not mean those days are wet throughout, but it is not a promise of brief showers either. Sunshine averages about 5 hours within 12 hours of daylight, so daylight and clear skies are not the same thing here. Leave swimming and other outdoor plans movable rather than tied to a rigid timetable. March is a better fit for someone happy to adapt than for someone whose holiday depends on long, consistently sunny days.