Mamelles Island
Island Small Seychelles island near Glacis
How to Get to Mamelles Island #
Access is by private boat charter from Mahé or Praslin; weather and sea conditions determine feasibility of landings. Use licensed local skippers familiar with the islands’ reefs.
Tips for Visiting Mamelles Island #
- Approach by boat with a local captain-strong currents and submerged rocks can make landings tricky.
- Bring a good camera and long lens for seabird and marine-mammal photography; the islands host rich sea life.
- Respect conservation signage-many small islands in Seychelles are bird sanctuaries with restricted landing zones.
Best Time to Visit Mamelles Island #
Mamelles Island is most easily visited in the dry season for calmer seas and safer boat access; some landing restrictions may apply to protect seabird colonies.
Dry season (May-October)
May-Oct · 24-28°C (75-82°F)
Calmer seas and better visibility for boat trips and wildlife viewing.
Wet season (November-April)
Nov-Apr · 25-30°C (77-86°F)
Warmer and wetter with occasional tropical storms; sea conditions can be rougher.
Weather & Climate near Mamelles Island #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight
February
Weather
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight
March
Weather
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight
April
Weather
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight
May
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight
June
Weather
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight
July
Weather
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight
August
Weather
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight
September
Weather
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight
October
Weather
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight
November
Weather
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight
December
Weather
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight
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