Madagascar weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Madagascar in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Madagascar in May?
Madagascar has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Antsirabe at 22°C to very warm in Mahajanga at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mahajanga and 10°C in Antsirabe.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Morondava with an average of 6.4 mm to heavy rainfall in Ile aux Nattes with 189 mm. Meanwhile, Antananarivo enjoys close to 230 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Madagascar for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Madagascar climate page.
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Average weather in Antananarivo
In May Antananarivo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ambatoloaka
In May Ambatoloaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sainte Marie
In May Sainte Marie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Ambondrona
In May Ambondrona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ambaro
In May Ambaro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Madagascar?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Madagascar with overall perfect weather in Antananarivo.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Antananarivo. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.
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