Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, August, September
January, February, March, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Madagascar?
The best time to visit Madagascar for hiking is June, August, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
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 | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 283 |
February | 27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 257 |
March | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 184 |
April | 76Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 90 |
May | 98Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 55 |
June | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 48 |
July | 98Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 57 |
August | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 49 |
September | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 32 |
October | 95Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 61 |
November | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 118 |
December | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 241 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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