Seychelles a Land of Emotions
Useful Information
Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles archipelago consists of 115 granite and coral islands that lie between 4 ° and 10 ° South latitude.
Due to stringent measures to protect the environment, the Seychelles offer impressive granite cliffs sculpted by the sea, with rocks covered with soft corals and sponges, and an abundant wildlife.
It is possible to dive all year round in the Seychelles but the interim periods of October / November and April / May are the most pleasant.
The average air temperature is 30°C and the water is around 28°C.
Depth Of Dive Sites
From 8 to 20 meters: near the coast
Up to 40 meters offshore sites or wrecks
The Humid Season
From October to April with the trade winds of the North-West
Average air temperature about 30 °C
Hot season
High humidity in the air
Generally calm sea
Average water temperature 30 ° C
Visibility about 25 meters
The Dry Season
From May to September with the trade winds of the South-East
Average air temperature is about 28 ° C
Windy season
Low moisture content in the air
Livelier seas, especially on the open sea
Average water temperature 25 ° C
Visibility reduced due to a large amount of plankton
Presence of whale sharks and manta rays