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Weather in May in Nosy Be

Planning a journey to Nosy Be this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Nosy Be in May?

Nosy Be is a region in Madagascar. May in Nosy Be generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°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 May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Andilana with an average of 45 mm to moderate rainfall in Ambatoloaka with 51 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 271 hours of sunshine in Ambatoloaka. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Nosy Be, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nosy Be's yearly weather, check out our Nosy Be climate page.

Where to go in Nosy Be in May

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

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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).

Popular destinations

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

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.

Ambatoloaka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
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30°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
116 mm 
14 days 
30°C 
25°C 
271 hours 
51 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
24°C 
249 hours 
33 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Ambatoloaka

Andilana

In May Andilana 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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
27°C 
245 hours 
90 mm 
14 days 
29°C 
26°C 
271 hours 
45 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
32 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Andilana

Nosy-Be

In May Nosy-Be generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
245 hours 
106 mm 
14 days 
30°C 
26°C 
271 hours 
48 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
24°C 
249 hours 
32 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Nosy-Be

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

Is May the best time to visit Nosy Be?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Ambatoloaka, May might be a good time to visit Nosy Be. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Ambatoloaka. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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