Nosy-Be Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching 23°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Nosy-Be Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nosy-Be.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 88%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 0 m/s and 1 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December and highest during October.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
Rainy season in Nosy-Be occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
April has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 412 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 29 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.
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