SeasonMapMadagascar in May
May is Madagascar's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 5 destinations average 92/100, led by Toliara at 96 — 30°C and 2 rainy days — while Antananarivo is cooler at 24°C and scores 93.
#5 of 12 months for Madagascar · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Madagascar in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toliara | Beach | 30°C | 4 mm · 2 days | 96 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Morondava | Beach | 33°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 95 tier S | — |
| 3 | Antananarivo | City | 24°C | 6 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Antsiranana | Beach | 32°C | 7 mm · 2 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 5 | Nosy Be | Island | 35°C | 54 mm · 15 days | 87 tier A | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Madagascar in May
- Festival Donia · Nosy Be · 20 May – 15 Jun (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Madagascar's 2 well-known places this month.