Madagascar · SpringMonth summary
Madagascar weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Madagascar in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Madagascar. September remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Madagascar in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (23°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Madagascar. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Madagascar averages 23°C, 12% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Madagascar in May
Is May a good time to visit Madagascar?
May is an excellent time to visit Madagascar (score 8.2/10). With 23°C, 10.0h of sunshine and 12% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Madagascar in May?
With 23°C and 10.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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