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Climate Guide for April

 This is the month of the monsoon reversal, considered as the transition between the phasing out of the Northwest Monsoon and the onset of the Southeast Trade winds.
It is characterized by light and variable winds, (conditions at sea can’t get more pleasant than this – ideal for fishing). This period also marks the end of the ‘rainy season’, however like in March be prepared for the occasional tropical showers particularly in the afternoons.
April can get uncomfortably warm with maximum temperatures occasionally reaching 32°+.

The Cyclone Season is officially over

 Climatic Means and Extremes for April 

Rainfall

189.6mm
(7.5ins)

 

Highest Rainfall

463.2mm (18.2ins)

1992

Number of Dry days (<0.1mm)

13

 

Lowest Rainfall

61.8mm (2.4ins)

1981

Number of Wet days (>5.0mm)

9

 

Highest Temperature

33.8°C (92.8°F)

1998

Relative Humidity

80%

 

Lowest Temperature

22.3°C (72.1°F)

1982

Sunshine Duration

7.7hrs/day

 

Highest wind Speed

51kts (94km/hr)

1981

Cloud Cover

53%

 

Notes:
These statistics are based on records collected at Seychelles International Airport on the main island of Mahé for the 30-year period 1972-2001.
The station is located close to sea level on the east coast.

Sea Surface Temperature is based on only 3 years of data (2000-2002 inclusive).

Air Temperature

28.1°C
(82.6°F)

 

Maximum Air Temperature

31.4°C
(88.5°F)

 

Minimum Air Temperature

25.2°C
(77.4°F)

 

Sea Surface Temperature

29.7°C
(85.5°F)

 

Predominant Wind Direction

West to Northwest

 

Wind Speed

4.9kts (9km/hr)

 

  

To discuss the latest Outlook for your holiday, talk to a Weatherman live on (248) 384070/384071. You can also access the latest weather forecast through the ‘Dial-a-Weather Service’ on (248) 971555

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