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Praslin

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Praslin month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Praslin are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–28°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and September the wettest (about 178 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.523.49310.8
February27.723.37011.1
March28.323.57911.6
April29.124.37611.8
May29.625.110711.6
June29.525.214411.2
July29.325.117711.3
August29.725.317711.2
September30.125.417811.1
October29.625.317710.6
November28.824.716710.5
December28.124.010310.7

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1744

    It was named Isle de Palmes by explorer Lazare Picault in 1744.

  2. Documented history · 1768

    In 1768 it was renamed Praslin in honor of French diplomat César Gabriel de Choiseul, duc de Praslin.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Lazare Picault

    French explorer who named the island "Isle de Palmes" in 1744.

  • César Gabriel de Choiseul, duc de Praslin

    French diplomat honored in 1768 when the island was renamed Praslin.

  • Charles George Gordon

    British general who visited Vallée de Mai and considered it the Biblical "Garden of Eden".

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Praslin at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Anse Lazio

    Wikidata places this site in Praslin. Beach situated in the northwest of Praslin Island, Seychelles.

  • Anse Boudin

    Wikidata places this site in Praslin. Beach on Seychelles Islands (Praslin).

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01 · Overview

Praslin, in brief

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02 · History

How Praslin took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Praslin

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Praslin

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Praslin

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Praslin

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Praslin

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08 · Questions

Questions about Praslin

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Frequently Asked Questions about Praslin

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01 · Q&A

Where is Praslin located and what are its coordinates?

Praslin is situated in Saint Lucia at geographic coordinates 13.8755, -60.8972, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Praslin?

Praslin has a recorded population of approximately 1,906 and observes the America/St_Lucia time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Praslin?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Praslin include EN-LC, with XCD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Praslin?

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