Precipitation anomalies in Seychelles

Seychelles: Precipitation anomalies was -410.08 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-410.08 millimeters
Change on year
down 152.6%
World rank
190th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1,034 millimeters
in 2019
All-time low
-687.25 millimeters
in 1944
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Seychelles, 1940–2025

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Seychelles stood at -410.08 millimeters.

That represents a change of down 152.6% on the previous year and down 335.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Seychelles peaked at 1,034 millimeters in 2019 and was at its lowest, -687.25 millimeters, in 1944.

That places Seychelles 190th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -239.99 millimeters -687.25 millimeters 560.67 millimeters 10
1950s -152.58 millimeters -677.3 millimeters 453.67 millimeters 10
1960s -29.65 millimeters -437.41 millimeters 334.77 millimeters 10
1970s -412.87 millimeters -612.08 millimeters 19.81 millimeters 10
1980s -261 millimeters -594.09 millimeters 337.94 millimeters 10
1990s -234.86 millimeters -592.99 millimeters 378.13 millimeters 10
2000s -69.17 millimeters -440.61 millimeters 352.26 millimeters 10
2010s 207.12 millimeters -160.86 millimeters 1,034 millimeters 10
2020s 272.11 millimeters -410.08 millimeters 879.79 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Seychelles

  1. 187 Central African Republic -338.41 millimeters compare
  2. 188 Cayman Islands -379.98 millimeters compare
  3. 189 Comoros -383 millimeters compare
  4. 191 Sao Tome and Principe -450.39 millimeters compare
  5. 192 Bhutan -452.79 millimeters compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Seychelles?
Precipitation anomalies in Seychelles was -410.08 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Seychelles?
The highest recorded value was 1,034 millimeters in 2019.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Seychelles?
The lowest recorded value was -687.25 millimeters in 1944.
How does Seychelles rank for precipitation anomalies?
Seychelles ranks 190th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Seychelles?
Over the last ten years it is down 335.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Seychelles data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.