The month in detail
What to expect in January
January falls in the wet season in Nosy Be. Showers are often brief but intense. With 63% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Nosy Be. Compared to December: 12 pts more rainy days, −1.1h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
23°
Sea
30°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.7h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 19
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Nosy Be is September (9.2/10), 4.5 pts higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Madagascar
🗣️LanguageMalgache
💶CurrencyAriary malgache (Ar)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 86°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 82°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 63%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Nosy Be ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MadagascarTropical climate with a 9.2 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
13.33°S · 48.27°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nosy Be?
August is the best month with 82°F highs, 72°F lows, 9.2h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of August & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Nosy Be get in August?
Nosy Be averages 9.2 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Nosy Be?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Nosy Be in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 72°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Nosy Be good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Nosy Be scores 4.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.8/10.
When should you avoid Nosy Be?
January is the most difficult month to visit Nosy Be, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Nosy Be in January?
In January, the sea averages 87°F in Nosy Be: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Nosy Be in January?
The average UV index reaches 8 in January in Nosy Be (high), with about 12.7h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.