SeasonMapMorondava weather in August
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August in Morondava: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Morondava · #7 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Morondava in August
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Morondava climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 76°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Morondava in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Morondava's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherMorondava's weather peaks June–August.
August includes Humpback whales at Belo sur Mer.
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What's on in Morondava in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season
1 Apr – 30 Nov · usuallyMorondava's dry season runs roughly April to November: daytime around 27°C, the sea holding near 24°C, and the laterite track out to the Avenue of the Baobabs an easy 30-40 minute drive in a standard 4x4. Source ↗
- Nature
Humpback whales at Belo sur Mer
15 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyWhale seasonHumpbacks pass close to shore at Belo sur Mer, a boat trip down the coast from Morondava, from around mid-June to September. Sightings are far less crowded than at the well-known routes further east.
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Morondava in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Morondava?
- August in Morondava: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Morondava on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
- What is the weather like in Morondava in August?
- In August, Morondava averages a daily high of 29.5°C and a low of 20.3°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Morondava in August?
- Morondava has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in August.