Best time to visit Madagascar

The climate in Madagascar through the year

When to go

Madagascar scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, with an average of 83 out of 100 in August across the 7 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in August range from 21°C in Antsirabe to 31°C in Antsiranana. April and November are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in January (41), with daytime highs from 26°C to 31°C.

Where in the country

In August, the highest scores are in Toliara (99), Antsirabe (93) and Antananarivo (92), while Toamasina scores 59. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• September: Antananarivo, Antsirabe and Fianarantsoa
• July: Mahajanga, Toliara and Antsiranana
• October: Toamasina

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Antsiranana is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 32°C) and Antsirabe the coolest (24°C). Toamasina gets the most precipitation, about 2,730 mm a year, and Toliara the least, about 520 mm. The highest-lying is Antsirabe at about 1,500 m. The warmest sea is at Mahajanga: 30°C in March.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Madagascar averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: April–November. Best in August: Toliara (96), Mahajanga (92) and Antsiranana (80)
• City break: May–October. Best in August: Toliara (97), Antsirabe (93) and Antananarivo (92)
• Hiking: June–September. Best in August: Antsirabe (87), Toliara (86) and Antananarivo (84)