Assumption Island
Island Remote Seychelles island with coral reefs and wildlife
A low coral island in the Outer Islands of Seychelles, known for white-sand beaches, reef diving, fishing and nesting seabirds. Visitors arrive by boat for snorkeling, scuba and quiet beaches away from Mahé’s main tourist hubs.
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How to Get to Assumption Island #
Assumption Island is one of the Seychelles’ outer islands and has no regular public ferry service. It is reached only by private yacht or by charter flight from Mahé (Victoria); charter flights land on the island’s airstrip and private vessels make multi‑hour passages. Visitors generally need prior permission from Seychelles authorities or tour operators to land.
Best Time to Visit Assumption Island #
Visit during the drier trade-wind months (May-October) or the calm intermonsoon months (April, October) for the best marine conditions.
Weather & Climate near Assumption Island #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (954 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (153 mm).
