Nosy Be · WinterMonth summary
Nosy Be weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
94% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nosy Be in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.0/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Nosy Be in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Nosy Be Even in winter, Nosy Be enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 94% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 24°C | 29°C | 94% | 16.0 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 25°C | 29°C | 89% | 11.0 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 25°C | 29°C | 88% | 8.9 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 25°C | 30°C | 70% | 3.2 | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 29°C | 42% | 1.6 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 23°C | 28°C | 31% | 1.1 | 10.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 28°C | 20% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 22°C | 28°C | 35% | 1.0 | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 28°C | 44% | 1.4 | 11.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 29°C | 57% | 2.7 | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 24°C | 30°C | 86% | 5.1 | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 24°C | 29°C | 91% | 6.8 | 12.2h | 7.1/10 |
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 January, Nosy Be averages 29°C, 94% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -74%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nosy Be in January
Is January a good time to visit Nosy Be?
January is an acceptable time for Nosy Be (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Nosy Be in January?
Yes, 94% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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