Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, September
January, February, March, April, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
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.
Climate Heatmap
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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Nosy Be, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Nosy Be
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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