Madagascar, MadagascarQuick decision
When to visit Madagascar?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
12°C–24°C in September
🌧 Least rain
6% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (75%)
📅 Best score
8.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Endemic WildlifeApril–November — lemurs, chameleons and Ranomafana park.
Beaches & IslandsMay–November — Nosy Iranja, Sainte-Marie and the west coast.
Avenue of BaobabsMay–September — iconic landscape in Morondava, sunsets.
TrekkingApril–October — Tsingy de Bemaraha, Isalo and Andringitra.
Monthly climate data
Madagascar weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 17°C | 26°C | 75% | 10.6 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 17°C | 26°C | 75% | 9.0 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 17°C | 26°C | 67% | 6.0 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 24°C | 36% | 1.8 | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 23°C | 12% | 0.4 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 20°C | 10% | 0.5 | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 10°C | 20°C | 5% | 0.2 | 9.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 11°C | 22°C | 6% | 0.3 | 10.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 24°C | 6% | 0.2 | 11.1h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ October | 14°C | 26°C | 20% | 1.1 | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 27°C | 45% | 4.1 | 11.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 17°C | 26°C | 57% | 6.9 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 24°C, 38% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 21°C, 7% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°C, 24% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°C, 69% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 6% rainy days and 24°C.
January is the wettest month with 75% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 24°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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