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Glacis

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Glacis month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Glacis are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 25–27°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), July the coldest (average low 24°C), and December the wettest (about 327 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)
January26.825.12859.8
February27.425.717610.3
March27.826.015610.7
April28.026.018710.5
May27.725.918010.4
June26.525.18410.3
July25.324.16410.3
August25.224.15710.4
September25.724.512110.5
October26.625.011211.3
November26.925.219711.0
December26.824.932710.3

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Research updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Past and future events in Glacis

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2025 General Election in Glacis

    National Assembly and Presidential elections held in the Glacis electoral area.

  2. Glacis Community Centre Opening

    Historic event opening the community centre in Glacis attended by senior government officials.

Current public leadership

  • Colin Terry Emmanuel Tirant

    Won the Glacis seat in the September 2025 National Assembly election representing Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS).

People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • James R. Mancham

    Former President who died in Glacis, Seychelles.

  • Joseph Belmont

    Former Vice-President who attended the community centre opening in Glacis.

  • Vincent Meriton

    Community Development, Youth, Sports and Culture Minister who attended the community centre opening in Glacis.

  • Macsuzy Mondon

    Minister for Employment and Human Resources Development who attended the community centre opening in Glacis.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Glacis yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Seychelles Nation

    Publication providing coverage of electoral area results and historical archive events in Glacis.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Mamelles Island

    Uninhabited island encompassed within the Glacis administrative district, located 13 kilometers northeast of Mahé.

  • Brisan Rocks

    Tiny rocks encompassed within the Glacis administrative district between Mahé and Mamelles Island.

  • Trois Freres Trail

    Picturesque trail located in Glacis on the main island of Mahé.

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01 · Overview

Glacis, in brief

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02 · History

How Glacis took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Glacis

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Glacis

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Glacis

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Glacis

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Glacis

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08 · Questions

Questions about Glacis

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glacis

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01 · Q&A

Where is Glacis located and what are its coordinates?

Glacis is situated in Seychelles at geographic coordinates -4.5758, 55.4368, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Glacis?

Glacis has a recorded population of approximately 4,496 and observes the Indian/Mahe time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Glacis?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Glacis include EN-SC, FR-SC, with SCR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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