Best Time to Visit Madagascar for Hiking

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Outdoor activities Potential

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Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, August, September

Avoid

January, February, March, November, December

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19°C – 24°C

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The best time to visit Madagascar for hiking is June, August, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Madagascar, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Madagascar

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	—	283	—	—	wet
February	27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	—	257	—	—	wet
March	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	—	184	—	—	wet
April	76Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	—	90	—	—	shoulder
May	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	—	55	—	—	shoulder
June	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	—	48	—	—	dry
July	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	—	57	—	—	shoulder
August	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	—	49	—	—	dry
September	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	—	32	—	—	dry
October	95Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	—	61	—	—	shoulder
November	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	—	118	—	—	shoulder
December	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	—	241	—	—	wet