Victoria weather in December

December in Victoria: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Victoria🇸🇨 Seychelles · Indian Ocean Islands · Island68
  1. 69Jan
  2. 80Feb
  3. 84Mar
  4. 81Apr
  5. 73May
  6. 83Jun
  7. 86Jul
  8. 88Aug
  9. 77Sep
  10. 85Oct
  11. 78Nov
  12. 68Dec

#12 of 12 months in Victoria · #794 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 68/100 (tier C)

Days
31°C
Nights
25°C
Wet days
23
Sun
9.9 h
Humidity
82%
Daylight
12 h
Victoria, Seychelles
Photo: Rajesh Chetty · Pexels

Traveller notes on Victoria in December

Other months in Victoria

Forum posters describe September as generally falling within the Seychelles' quieter, more settled season, though posters are consistent that no month here is fully predictable given the tropical setting - It is worth noting that Victoria's own 12-month climate record does not actually show September as a dry month - February and August run considerably drier (around 12-13 rainy days each versus September's roughly 19), with September's rainfall total among the higher months of the year rather than the lower. Posters flag rougher ocean conditions and stronger currents as a real September consideration at some beaches, improving into October once winds shift and settle from southeast to northwest, bringing calmer water and better snorkeling visibility. Posters generally rate September as a workable but genuinely wetter choice for Victoria than the forum's "dry season" label suggests, with October the better-supported pick for calmer water and lower rain.
Tripadvisor community · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe March as the tail end of the Seychelles' rainy season (driven by north-west winds), with rain generally less frequent than February - typical showers are short, stormy 10-15 minute bursts followed by a return to sun, rather than sustained all-day rain. Posters are consistent that hot and humid conditions define the month regardless of the rain, with one mid-March visitor reporting mostly sunny, hot weather with just one full rain day mixed into an otherwise clear stretch. By late March specifically, posters say shifting winds bring genuinely improved weather and calmer seas, meaningfully reducing rain odds compared to earlier in the month. One regional nuance: posters note the higher-mountain islands see more rain than flatter ones, making nearby Praslin or La Digue a slightly drier alternative to Mahe (where Victoria sits) if minimizing rain risk matters.
Tripadvisor community · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Victoria climate normals — December

Daytime high31°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Sea temperature29°C / 84°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall298 mm / 11.7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days23 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 75°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)24🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Victoria in December

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyFestive season peak, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Victoria's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherVictoria's best weather comes in July, August and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Victoria in December

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Hawksbill nesting

    1 Oct – 28 Feb · usuallyTurtle nesting

    Hawksbills nest on Seychelles beaches through the northern monsoon, and unusually they come up in daylight. Hotel conservation staff will take guests along; the rule is distance and no lights.

  • Holiday

    Festive season peak

    15 Dec – 10 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook early

    Christmas to New Year is the islands' busiest and dearest stretch: hotels and inter-island ferries book out early, and 1 and 2 January are public holidays when many shops close and Seychellois celebrate with family and music. Source ↗

  • Season

    Wet season

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    23 rainy days and about 298 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in December →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Victoria — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Victoria in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Victoria?
December in Victoria: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Victoria on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
What is the weather like in Victoria in December?
In December, Victoria averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 298 mm of rain over roughly 23.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Victoria in December?
Victoria has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in December.

Within 300 km: Praslin's Hawksbill nesting around 1 Oct – 28 Feb.