Geography and climate in Praslin
Rating: 8,1/10 (2513 votes)  Geography and ClimatePraslin Island is located 36 kilometers from Victoria. Its territory is - 26 square kilometers. Dimensions - 11 4 kilometers. The archipelago is the second largest after the island of Mahe. The relief of Praslin is much less mountainous than the relief of the island of Mahe. The highest point of the island - 330 meters above sea level. The mountains are quite gentle and rather smoothly descend to the coast of the island. The climate on Praslin is marine, subequatorial. In the period from December to May (rainy season), the air temperature rises to + 29 ° С, the air humidity is high, and it rains quite often. From June to November is a little cooler, up to + 24 ° С, the air humidity is low and there is almost no rain. Tropical showers are usually very short, so it's comfortable to relax on the island all year round ... However, the best conditions for rest are in October and May. The sea at this time is very calm, and wind and there is practically no rain. You can get to Praslin from Mahe Island by plane (about 20 minutes in way) or by boat ( about an hour in path).  We also recommend reading Geography and climate in Vitebsk Topic: Geography and climate in Praslin. |
