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Nosy-Be Climate by Month

Nosy-Be maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Nosy-Be temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in April to a comfortable 27°C in August. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 23°C in August.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Nosy-Be experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1769 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Nosy-Be, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 412 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 29 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Nosy-Be, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hall Ville, Madagascar (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hall Ville, Madagascar (8 KM, 5 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Nosy-Be in Madagascar

Nosy-Be has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 30°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August and September.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Nosy-Be?
    Rainy season in Nosy-Be occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Nosy-Be?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Nosy-Be?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Nosy-Be?
    January tops the wettest month list with 412 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Nosy-Be?
    July is the driest month with 29 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Nosy-Be?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Nosy-Be

    Sat   Dec 14
    32°C | 24°C
    NE 25 km/h
    2.3 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    32°C | 24°C
    NW 11 km/h
    4.4 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    33°C | 24°C
    W 22 km/h
    1.5 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain