Victoria — time and weather
Victoria is a city in Seychelles, in the Indian/Mahe time zone. This page shows the current local time in Victoria and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Victoria
Local time in Victoria is based on the Indian/Mahe time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Seychelles is an Indian Ocean archipelago of granite islands, white beaches and unique wildlife.
More about the country: Seychelles →What to see in Victoria
Sights and historical places
- The Clock Tower (Lorloz), a miniature of London's, the capital's symbol
- The colourful Sir Selwyn Clarke Market with fish, spices and fruit
- The Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Hindu temple in the centre
- The Botanical Gardens with coco de mer palms and giant tortoises
Museums
- The National History Museum of Seychelles
- The Natural History Museum with the islands' flora and fauna
- A gallery of Creole art and crafts in the centre
Where to spend time
- Walks around the compact centre and the harbour front
- Buying spices, vanilla and Creole souvenirs at the market
- Trips to the beaches and viewpoints of nearby Mahe island
Local cuisine
In Victoria try Creole cooking — fish and octopus curry, grills and tropical fruit; cafes are by the market and in the centre.
Climate in Victoria: month by month
The warmest month in Victoria is April, with average daytime highs of 28.3 °C; the coolest is July, around 25.6 °C by day and 24.4 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in December (~415 mm) and is lowest in July (~51 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 25 | 353 | 24 |
| February | 28 | 26 | 151 | 17 |
| March | 28 | 26 | 201 | 19 |
| April | 28 | 26 | 231 | 23 |
| May | 28 | 26 | 180 | 19 |
| June | 27 | 25 | 85 | 16 |
| July | 26 | 24 | 51 | 16 |
| August | 26 | 24 | 64 | 16 |
| September | 26 | 25 | 146 | 22 |
| October | 27 | 25 | 78 | 11 |
| November | 27 | 26 | 155 | 15 |
| December | 27 | 25 | 415 | 26 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Victoria are February, June–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Victoria: Sunrise 06:22 · Sunset 18:21 · Day length 11:58
Time difference from Victoria right now:
| New York | +8 h |
| London | +3 h |
| Dubai | same time |
| Tokyo | −5 h |
| Paris | +2 h |
| Sydney | −6 h |