When to Visit Madagascar

Peak wet season arrives with daily afternoon thunderstorms and steamy humidity. The eastern rainforests explode in green, though some roads turn to mud.

Still locked in the wet season with frequent downpours, though mornings often break clear. Cyclone risk peaks this month, along the east coast.

Rain starts backing off though humidity hangs thick in the air. The countryside explodes in green, making this prime time for photographers despite the odd shower.

Transition month brings decreasing rain and pleasant temperatures. The landscape stays green while roads become passable once more.

Dry season fires up with crisp mornings and cloudless skies. Wildlife spotting hits its stride as animals get more active in the cooler weather.

Cool and dry blankets the island, with cold nights in the highlands. Lemur spotting peaks in places like Andasibe.

Peak dry season delivers the year's coolest temperatures. Evening walks in high-altitude Antsirabe might need a jacket.

Still dry with comfortable days, though tourist crowds swell. The southern spiny forests offer warm, dry conditions made for exploration.

Temperatures start climbing with minimal rain. Whale watching peaks along the northeast coast around Île Sainte-Marie.

Comfortable transition weather brings occasional light showers. Jacarandas bloom across Antananarivo, splashing the capital in purple.

Heat and humidity build as the wet season looms. Early November offers some of the year's finest weather before the rains return.

The wet season rolls back in with rising rainfall and humidity. Christmas draws domestic tourists to coastal areas despite the weather.