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Weather in January in Nosy Be

Planning a getaway to Nosy Be this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Nosy Be in January?

Nosy Be is a region in Madagascar. January in Nosy Be generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Ambatoloaka. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nosy Be in January, check out the map below. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Nosy Be, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Andilana with an average of 389 mm to heavy rainfall in Ambatoloaka with 425 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Ambatoloaka.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 187 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ambatoloaka. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Nosy Be climate page.

Where to go in Nosy Be in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nosy Be on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Madagascar, check out our Nosy Be's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in Nosy Be?

Ambatoloaka

In January Ambatoloaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ambatoloaka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
2,924 hours 
1851 mm 
155 days 
30°C 
26°C 
187 hours 
425 mm 
24 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
171 hours 
412 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Ambatoloaka

Andilana

In January Andilana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Andilana
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
2,924 hours 
1638 mm 
153 days 
29°C 
26°C 
187 hours 
389 mm 
23 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
171 hours 
379 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Andilana

Nosy-Be

In January Nosy-Be generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nosy-Be
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
2,924 hours 
1769 mm 
154 days 
30°C 
26°C 
187 hours 
412 mm 
24 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
171 hours 
399 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Nosy-Be

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nosy Be, in Madagascar.

Is January the best time to visit Nosy Be?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Nosy Be due to the typically poor weather in Ambatoloaka.

On average, the best time to visit Nosy Be is in June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Ambatoloaka. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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