Nosy Be, MadagascarQuick decision
When to visit Nosy Be?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–82°F in July
🌧 Least rain
20% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (94%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beaches & LagoonMay–November — Andilana, white sand and turquoise waters.
Humpback WhalesJuly–September — whale watching from Nosy Be and Sainte-Marie.
DivingApril–December — reefs, whale sharks (Oct–Dec) and Nosy Tanikely.
Ylang-Ylang & SpicesYear-round — distilleries, vanilla and tropical plantations.
Monthly climate data
Nosy Be weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 75°F | 84°F | 94% | 0.6in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 77°F | 84°F | 89% | 0.4in | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 77°F | 84°F | 88% | 0.4in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 77°F | 86°F | 70% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 75°F | 84°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 73°F | 82°F | 31% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 72°F | 82°F | 20% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 72°F | 82°F | 35% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 82°F | 44% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 84°F | 57% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 75°F | 86°F | 86% | 0.2in | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 75°F | 84°F | 91% | 0.3in | 12.2h | 7.1/10 |
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 29°F, 67% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 28°F, 29% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°F, 62% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°F, 91% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
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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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July is ideal with 20% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 94% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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