SeasonMapNosy Be weather in March
Madagascar
March in Nosy Be: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Nosy Be · #1196 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nosy Be in March
Other months in Nosy Be
Nosy Be's forum calls June one of the cooler, drier months in Madagascar — regulars say the water is swimmable but comfort varies by how used you are to warmer seas, since it's noticeably less balmy than the peak of summer. It also marks the start of the island's high season, so booking ahead is worth it.
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Nosy Be climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 88°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 411 mm / 16.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 21 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nosy Be in March
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.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nosy Be'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).
Toughest weatherNosy Be's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
March coincides with Cyclone season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nosy Be in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The hot, wet months
1 Dec – 31 Mar · usuallyMonsoonClosuresHeavy afternoon rain, dive visibility down and a good share of the smaller hotels closed until after Easter. What stays open is the cheapest it gets.
- Hazard
Cyclone season
15 Dec – 31 Mar · usuallyThe north-west takes fewer direct hits than Madagascar's east coast, but a system passing offshore is enough to ground the boats and shut the airport at Fascene for a day or two. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk28 rainy days and about 411 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Nosy Be in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Nosy Be?
- March in Nosy Be: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Nosy Be on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Nosy Be in March?
- In March, Nosy Be averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 23.3°C, with about 411 mm of rain over roughly 28.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nosy Be in March?
- Nosy Be has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 21 in March.