Weather by month for central Madagascar, the best months to go and how Madagascar's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
May, Jul, Aug, Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C to 23°C · 1–3 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 19°C to 26°C · 3–24 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 15°C | 24 days (335 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| February | 24°C / 15°C | 21 days (274 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| March | 23°C / 14°C | 21 days (204 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| April | 23°C / 13°C | 10 days (52 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| Best month: May | 21°C / 10°C | 3 days (12 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| June | 19°C / 8°C | 3 days (16 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 9.4/10 |
| Best month: July | 19°C / 7°C | 1 day (6 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 9.7/10 |
| Best month: August | 21°C / 8°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 9.7/10 |
| Best month: September | 23°C / 9°C | 1 day (11 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 9.8/10 |
| October | 25°C / 12°C | 7 days (49 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 8.5/10 |
| November | 26°C / 13°C | 15 days (137 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| December | 25°C / 14°C | 19 days (196 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 7.0/10 |
Figures for central Madagascar; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
24°C / 15°C · 24 rain days · 9.6 h sun
January is hot and wet, with highs of 24°C and rain on 24 days of the month, the most of any month. Rainfall totals 335mm, so expect frequent downpours and cyclone risk. The month scores 7 out of 10, a good but not top time to visit. New Year's Day falls on 1 January.
24°C / 15°C · 21 rain days · 9.5 h sun
February stays warm at 23.5°C with rain on about 21 days and 274mm of rainfall. It's still cyclone season, so heavy showers are common. The score holds at 7, a good time but with wet weather to plan around.
23°C / 14°C · 21 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Highs reach 23.4°C and rain falls on 21 days, totalling 204mm. Rain is easing from the peak of the wet season but still frequent. March scores 7, a good month. Martyrs' Day is marked on 29 March.
23°C / 13°C · 10 rain days · 10.5 h sun
April marks a real shift: highs of 22.7°C and rain drops to just 9.6 days, with rainfall down to 52mm. Sun hours rise to 10.5. The month scores 8.1, rated the best time to visit. Easter Monday falls on 6 April.
21°C / 10°C · 3 rain days · 10.2 h sun
May is cooler, with highs of 20.6°C and lows near 10°C, and rain is rare at just 2.6 days and 12mm. Dry, sunny conditions make it a top month, scoring 9.5. Labour Day is 1 May and Ascension Day falls on 14 May.
19°C / 8°C · 3 rain days · 9.6 h sun
June brings cooler nights, with lows of 8.1°C and highs of 18.7°C. Rain is minimal, just 3.1 days and 16mm, and sun hours stay around 9.6. The month scores 9.4, among the best times to visit. Whit Monday is 25 June, and Independence Day follows on 26 June.
19°C / 7°C · 1 rain days · 9.9 h sun
July is the coolest month, with highs of 18.7°C and lows dropping to 6.9°C. Rain is almost absent, just 1.4 days and 6mm, with 9.9 sun hours. This dry, cool weather earns a top score of 9.7.
21°C / 8°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
August stays dry with only 1.4 rain days and 4mm of rainfall, while highs climb to 20.8°C. Sun hours rise to 10.8, among the highest of the year. The month scores 9.7, rated best. Assumption Day falls on 15 August.
23°C / 9°C · 1 rain days · 11.4 h sun
September is warm and dry, with highs of 23.4°C and just 1.2 rain days totalling 11mm. Sun hours reach 11.4, close to the yearly high. It's the top-scoring month at 9.8, making it an excellent time to visit.
25°C / 12°C · 7 rain days · 11.9 h sun
October warms further to 25.2°C highs, with rain picking up slightly to 7.3 days and 49mm. Sun hours peak at 11.9. The month still scores well at 8.5, rated among the best times to visit.
26°C / 13°C · 15 rain days · 11.9 h sun
November brings more rain, with 15.3 rain days and 137mm falling as highs reach 25.5°C. Sun hours stay high at 11.9. The wet season is building again, and the month scores 7, a good but wetter time. All Saints' Day falls on 1 November.
25°C / 14°C · 19 rain days · 11.5 h sun
December is warm and increasingly wet, with highs of 24.8°C and rain on nearly 19 days, totalling 196mm. The wet season is well underway by now. The month scores 7, a good time to visit despite the rain. Christmas Day falls on 25 December.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September is the best month for city trips: highs of 23.4 °C, just 1.2 rain days and 11.4 hours of sun a day. July, August and May are also dry. July is cooler, with highs of 18.7 °C, so bring a jacket.
Hiking & nature
July and August suit hiking best, with only 1.4 rain days and 6 mm and 4 mm of rain. Nights are cold, with lows of 6.9–7.6 °C. September and May are also dry. Avoid January, which has 24 rain days.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Martyrs' Day (29 Mar)
Public holidays: Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Ascension Day (14 May), Whit Monday (25 May)
Public holidays: Independence Day (26 Jun)
Public holidays: Assumption Day (15 Aug)
Public holidays: All Saints' Day (1 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
September is the best month to visit Madagascar, with the highest score of the year at 9.8 out of 10. It is the driest month, with only 1.2 rain days and 11 mm of rain. It also has 11.4 hours of sun a day and highs of 23.4°C. July, August and May are also top months, each scoring 9.5 or more.
January is still rated good, at 7 out of 10, but it is the wettest month of the year. It averages 335 mm of rain over 24 rain days, so expect rain on most days. Highs are around 23.6°C. If you want dry days for travel and walking, choose May to September instead.
Yes, July is one of the best months, scoring 9.7 out of 10. Rain is rare, with 1.4 rain days and 6 mm on average. The one downside is the cold at night. July has the lowest average low of the year at 6.9°C, and highs reach only 18.7°C. Pack warm layers for evenings and early mornings.
The rainy season runs from about November to March. Rain climbs from 137 mm in November to 196 mm in December and peaks at 335 mm in January. It then falls to 204 mm in March and drops sharply to 52 mm in April. All of these wet months still score 7 out of 10. The dry months from May to September score much higher.
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