Climate Insights for Bird Island Airport

, La Digue, Seychelles

Hottest
April
29°C peak
Coldest
July
25°C low
Wettest
December
258mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bird Island Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1780mm of precipitation falls per year. Bird Island Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bird Island Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Mar Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jun Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Sep Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26°
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Average
Min

Bird Island Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 239mm Feb Precipitation: 164mm Mar Precipitation: 62mm Apr Precipitation: 107mm May Precipitation: 207mm Jun Precipitation: 104mm Jul Precipitation: 91mm Aug Precipitation: 71mm Sep Precipitation: 116mm Oct Precipitation: 126mm Nov Precipitation: 236mm Dec Precipitation: 258mm
Precipitation

Bird Island Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1780mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 258mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 62mm. That's 196mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Bird Island Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Bird Island Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Bird Island Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in April at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 25°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 478mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 661mm across the season with a monthly average of 220mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 375mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bird Island Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
239 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
164 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
207 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
236 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
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