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Sun & Beach Potential

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Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

September, June, August

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January, February, March, November, December

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Weather

19°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🏖️ Planning your beach holiday to Madagascar?

The best time to visit Madagascar for a sun and beach holiday is September, June, August.

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Destinations for Sun & Beach in Madagascar

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Madagascar

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°283
February
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°257
March
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°184
April
79Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°90
May
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°55
June
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°48
July
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°57
August
96Excellent
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
92Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°61
November
68Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°118
December
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°241

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

Quick summary: visiting Madagascar

When is the best time to visit Madagascar for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Madagascar for sun & beach is typically in September, June, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Madagascar?

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Rainy season typically: December–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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