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 the wettest month, with rain on about 24 days and 335 mm in total. Highs reach 23.6°C and lows 14.7°C. It still scores 7 out of 10, a good rating, but expect rain on most days. If you want dry weather for outdoor plans, choose April to October.
24°C / 15°C · 21 rain days · 9.5 h sun
February stays very wet, with rain on about 21 days and 274 mm in total. Highs are around 23.5°C and lows 14.6°C. The score is 7, a good rating. It is warm, but heavy rain makes it a weaker choice than the dry months from April to October.
23°C / 14°C · 21 rain days · 10.2 h sun
March brings rain on about 21 days and 204 mm in total, so the wet season is still on. Highs reach 23.4°C, with 10.2 hours of sun a day. It scores 7, a good rating. Rain is starting to ease, but drier months follow soon.
23°C / 13°C · 10 rain days · 10.5 h sun
April is a clear change, with rain on about 10 days and only 52 mm in total. Highs reach 22.7°C and lows 12.7°C. It scores 8.1 and is rated one of the best months. It is a good choice if you want warmth with much less rain.
21°C / 10°C · 3 rain days · 10.2 h sun
May is dry, with rain on about 3 days and just 12 mm in total. Highs reach 20.6°C and nights cool to 10.1°C. It scores 9.5, one of the best months to go. Pack a warm layer for the evenings.
19°C / 8°C · 3 rain days · 9.6 h sun
June is cool and dry, with highs of 18.7°C and lows of 8.1°C. Rain falls on about 3 days, 16 mm in total. It scores 9.4, one of the best months. Bring warm clothes, as nights are cold.
19°C / 7°C · 1 rain days · 9.9 h sun
July is the coolest month, with highs of 18.7°C and lows of 6.9°C. Rain is rare, on about 1 day and only 6 mm in total. It scores 9.7, one of the best months. Nights are cold, so pack a jacket.
21°C / 8°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
August is very dry, with rain on about 1 day and only 4 mm, the lowest total of the year. Highs climb to 20.8°C, lows are 7.6°C, and there are 10.8 hours of sun a day. It scores 9.7, one of the best months.
23°C / 9°C · 1 rain days · 11.4 h sun
September has the top score of the year, 9.8, and is one of the best months to go. Rain falls on about 1 day, 11 mm in total. Highs reach 23.4°C and there are 11.4 hours of sun a day. Nights are still cool, at 9°C.
25°C / 12°C · 7 rain days · 11.9 h sun
October is warm, with highs of 25.2°C and 11.9 hours of sun a day. Rain returns a little, on about 7 days and 49 mm in total. It scores 8.5, still one of the best months. It is a good choice for warmth before the rains build.
26°C / 13°C · 15 rain days · 11.9 h sun
November is the warmest month, with highs of 25.5°C. The wet season starts, with rain on about 15 days and 137 mm in total. It scores 7, a good rating. Expect frequent showers, so the months from April to October are drier.
25°C / 14°C · 19 rain days · 11.5 h sun
December is warm and wet, with highs of 24.8°C and rain on about 19 days, 196 mm in total. It still gets 11.5 hours of sun a day. It scores 7, a good rating. Rain is common, so plan flexible days if you travel now.
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.
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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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