SeasonMapToliara weather in December
Madagascar
December in Toliara: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Toliara · #232 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Toliara climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 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 Toliara in December
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 5 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Toliara'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).
Fair weatherToliara's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Toliara in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Cyclone season
15 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyThe South-West Indian Ocean cyclone year runs into April, but Toliara sits in the island's driest lee and rarely takes the direct hits that the east coast towns do. A system passing further south can still bring swell and cut the coast road for days. Source ↗
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Toliara in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Toliara?
- December in Toliara: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Toliara on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Toliara in December?
- In December, Toliara averages a daily high of 32.7°C and a low of 24.6°C, with about 71.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Toliara in December?
- Toliara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.