Weather in January in Nosy Be
Thinking about venturing to Nosy Be this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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. 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.
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. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nosy Be in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nosy Be climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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