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 around 24°C and rain on 24 days, the most of any month. Rainfall totals 335mm, so expect frequent downpours and some cyclone risk. The month scores 7, a good but not peak time, and New Year's Day falls on 1 January.
24°C / 15°C · 21 rain days · 9.5 h sun
February stays warm with highs near 24°C, but rain is still common at 21 days and 274mm. This is cyclone season, so travel can be disrupted. It scores 7, rated good rather than ideal.
23°C / 14°C · 21 rain days · 10.2 h sun
March brings highs of 23°C and rain on 21 days, totalling 204mm, as the wet season winds down. Martyrs' Day falls on 29 March. The month scores 7, good conditions but still fairly wet.
23°C / 13°C · 10 rain days · 10.5 h sun
April marks a clear shift to drier weather, with rain dropping to 52mm over 10 days and highs of 23°C. Easter Monday falls on 6 April. The month scores 8.1, rated best, as skies clear and travel gets easier.
21°C / 10°C · 3 rain days · 10.2 h sun
May is dry and pleasant, with just 12mm of rain over 3 days and a high of 21°C, though nights cool to 10°C. Labour Day is 1 May and Ascension Day falls on 14 May. It scores 9.5, one of the best months to visit.
19°C / 8°C · 3 rain days · 9.6 h sun
June turns cooler, with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C, but rain is rare at just 3 days and 16mm. Whit Monday falls on 25 June and Independence Day is 26 June. The month scores 9.4, rated best, though pack warm layers for chilly nights.
19°C / 7°C · 1 rain days · 9.9 h sun
July is dry season at its driest, with only 1.4 rain days and 6mm of rain. Highs stay at 19°C while lows drop to 7°C, the coldest nights of the year. It scores 9.7, among the top months, but cold evenings are worth noting.
21°C / 8°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
August remains dry with just 1.4 rain days and 4mm of rain, while highs climb back to 21°C. Sun hours reach 10.8, among the highest of the year. Assumption Day falls on 15 August, and the month scores 9.7, rated best.
23°C / 9°C · 1 rain days · 11.4 h sun
September is the driest month, with only 1.2 rain days and 11mm of rain, plus 11.4 hours of sunshine. Highs reach 23°C with milder lows of 9°C. It scores 9.8, the highest of the year and firmly rated best.
25°C / 12°C · 7 rain days · 11.9 h sun
October warms up further, with highs of 25°C and rain creeping back in at 7 days and 49mm. Sun hours stay high at 11.9. The month scores 8.5, still rated best, as the dry season gives way to warmer, slightly wetter conditions.
26°C / 13°C · 15 rain days · 11.9 h sun
November sees rain return more firmly, with 15 rain days and 137mm, alongside highs of 26°C. All Saints' Day falls on 1 November. The month scores 7, good but marking the start of the wetter season.
25°C / 14°C · 19 rain days · 11.5 h sun
December is warm and increasingly wet, with highs of 25°C and rain on 19 days totalling 196mm. Christmas Day falls on 25 December. The month scores 7, rated good, as the rainy season builds toward its January peak.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September is the standout month for city visits, with highs of 23.4°C, just 1.2 rain days and 11.4 hours of sunshine. July, August and May also work well, with low rainfall (1.4 to 2.6 rain days) and mild highs of 18.7 to 20.8°C, making walking around towns comfortable and dry.
Hiking & nature
July, August and September are the driest months, with rain days dropping to 1.2 to 1.4 and rainfall as low as 4mm to 11mm, giving trails a better chance of staying firm underfoot. May is also good, with only 2.6 rain days and 12mm of rain, though nights are cooler with lows around 10.1°C.
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
Yes, August is one of the best months, with a score of 9.7 out of 10. It's dry, with only 1.4 rain days and 4 mm of rain, and the sun hours reach 10.8. The high is 20.8°C and the low 7.6°C, so days are mild and nights cool.
Yes, September scores 9.8, the highest of the year. Rain is minimal at 11 mm over 1.2 days, and sun hours peak at 11.4. The high reaches 23.4°C and the low 9°C, giving warm, dry, sunny conditions.
January is rated good, with a score of 7, but it's the wettest month. It brings 335 mm of rain over 24 rain days, the most of any month, plus the lowest sun hours at 9.6. The high is 23.6°C and the low 14.7°C.
The best months are May, July, August and September, all scoring 9.4 or higher. These months have the least rain, as low as 4–16 mm, and the most sun, up to 11.4 hours in September. Temperatures are cooler then, with highs around 18.7–23.4°C.
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