YOUR CLIMATE GUIDE FOR February

Precipitation is usually on the decrease in February, but still fairly wet and humid. The amount of precipitation is largely influenced by the level of Cyclonic Activity over the Southwest Indian Ocean, the latter affecting the latitudinal position of the 'rain belt'. It can get extremely wet like in 2001 (low cyclonic activity) or extremely dry like in 1982 (high cyclonic activity).
Increase in sunshine and temperature as the proportion of dry to wet days also increases.
The Northwest monsoon still the predominant wind, however conditions at sea is fairly good.

Climatic Means and Extremes for February

Rainfall 293.3mm
(11.5ins)
  Highest Rainfall 611.0mm
(24.1ins)
2001
Number of Dry Days (<0.1mm) 14   Lowest Rainfall 9.1mm
(0.4ins)
1982
Number of Wet Days (>5.0mm) 9   Highest Temperature 33.4°C
(92.1°F)
1988
Relative Humidity 81%   Lowest Temperature 21.1°C
(70.0°F)
1976
Sunshine Duration 6.1hrs/day   Highest Wind Speed 55kts
(102km/hr)
1995
Cloud Cover 66%  

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 27.4°C
(81.3F)
 
Maximum Air Temperature 30.4°C
(86.7°F)
 
Minimum Air Temperature 24.8°C
(76.6°F)
 
Sea Surface Temperature 28.6°C
(83.5°F)
 
Predominant Wind Direction West to
Northwest
 
Wind Speed 6.3kts
(12km/hr)
 

 

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