SeasonMapBest time to visit Madagascar
The best time to visit Madagascar is June to August, when its 5 destinations average 94/100 for climate comfort — January is the weakest month, at 67/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 5 Madagascar destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Madagascar climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67 | 30.7°C | 312 mm | Toliara 83 |
| February | 70 | 30.5°C | 227 mm | Toliara 83 |
| March | 73 | 30.5°C | 210 mm | Toliara 85 |
| April | 86 | 30.5°C | 56 mm | Toliara 92 |
| May | 92 | 29.2°C | 15 mm | Toliara 96 |
| June | 93 | 27.8°C | 13 mm | Morondava 97 |
| July | 93 | 27.2°C | 10 mm | Morondava 96 |
| August | 94 | 27.9°C | 11 mm | Morondava 96 |
| September | 93 | 29.1°C | 15 mm | Toliara 96 |
| October | 90 | 30.4°C | 28 mm | Toliara 95 |
| November | 85 | 31.2°C | 70 mm | Toliara 93 |
| December | 78 | 31.4°C | 143 mm | Toliara 87 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Madagascar destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
Madagascar month by month
All 5 destinations in Madagascar
Madagascar — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Madagascar?
- June to August. Across Madagascar's 5 destinations, August averages 94/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 27.9°C and 11 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Madagascar?
- January, averaging 67/100 — mean highs of 30.7°C and 312 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Madagascar?
- December, with mean daily highs of 31.4°C averaged across 5 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Madagascar?
- January, averaging 312 mm of rain.