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Outdoor activities Potential

57/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, September

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January, February, March, April, December

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Weather

24°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Nosy Be?

The best time to visit Nosy Be for hiking is July, 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.

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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 Nosy Be, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Nosy Be

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
7Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°301
February
7Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°289
March
9Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°216
April
22Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°136
May
40Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°50
June
48Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°64
July
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°48
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°49
September
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°31
October
40Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°49
November
30Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°79
December
9Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°212

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Nosy Be

When is the best time to visit Nosy Be for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Nosy Be for outdoor activities is typically in July, August, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Nosy Be?

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Rainy season typically: December–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Nosy Be

Now you know the best time to visit Nosy Be for hiking — here are some useful next steps to help plan your trip.

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