SeasonMapMorondava weather in October
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October in Morondava: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons.
#6 of 12 months in Morondava · #110 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Morondava in October
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Morondava climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Morondava in October
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).
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What's on in Morondava in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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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 ↗
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Morondava in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Morondava?
- October in Morondava: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Morondava on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Morondava in October?
- In October, Morondava averages a daily high of 31.5°C and a low of 23.1°C, with about 10.9 mm of rain over roughly 3.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Morondava in October?
- Morondava has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in October.