Madagascar Weather in May
Season: Dry Season
In Short: warm, short sunshine duration, less rainfall
Kitesurfing in Anakao Bay in May
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The warmest cities in Madagascar in May
Toliara: 21.3-28.1°C (70.34°F-82.58°F); Mahajanga: 22.5-30.3°C (72.5°F-86.54°F); Antsiranana: 21.6-30.4°C (70.88°F-86.72°F)
The coldest cities in Madagascar in May
Antananarivo: 12.3-23.2°C (54.14°F-73.76°F); Fianarantsoa: 11.9-20.4°C (53.42°F-68.72°F); Toamasina: 19.5-27.3°C (67.1°F-81.14°F)
What to Pack to Visit Madagascar in May
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2. Madagascar is mountainous, so visitors need to wear comfortable non-slippery shoes when trekking. Sneaker or causal shoes are the choices of most people. Of course, you can wear flip-flops or sandals when you are on the streets or at the beaches.
3. Madagascar is in the tropical zone, which result in intense sunlight in the dry season. Thus sunlight prevention items are essential for visitors. Sunscreen cream, sunglasses and parasol must be packed when you travelling. Although there is less rain at this time, it is still necessary to take your raingear.4. The beach in Madagascar is definitely the ideal place to visit in May, so be sure to bring swimwear to enjoy sea activities.
5. Mosquitoes are active in the rainforest, so remember to pack anti-mosquito spray in your luggage.
May Travel Guide – Where to Go & Tips
Tourism Rate:Characterized by comfortable temperature, a visit to Madagascar in May can be seen as a good choice. Mild daytime temperature and cool nights mean outdoor activities like hiking in parks or sunbathing on beaches are more desirable. May is in the shoulder season and there are not too many visitors yet to cause congestion. And due to the prices of hotel and flight won’t go up too much, your expense can be saved a little.
1. Isalo National Park
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Tip: Almost all you walk on are mountain roads, so you should take good care of yourself when engaging in trekking adventure activity.
2. Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana National Park is a famous tropical rainforest reserve and it is designed to preserve the unique biodiversity of local ecosystem. Even in the dry season, steam can be seen in every morning, so the vegetation here are always in the state of verdancy. The plant and animal resources abound here and you can enjoy the nature in the raw. Most famously, it is the only habitat of the rarest Hapalemurdore.
Tip: It is more humid and it rains occasionally in tropical rainforest areas in Madagascar because of steam from the Indian Ocean. Thus you need to have raingear and anti-mosquito spray ready just in case.
3. Anakao Bay
Anakao is a small fishing town on the southwestern coast of Madagascar. The scenery here is both charming and romantic. When traveling here, the first sight coming into your eyes is pure seawater and you can try surfing, kitesurfing, kayaking and diving here. You must dive in the sea to see such natural sights as the beautiful coral reefs. Starting in May, thousands of flamingos migrate here, making you feel like in a dreamlike pink world.
Tip: Surfing or diving requires adequate preparation and safety measures. You must follow the rules and warnings here and not trespass into dangerous waters.
Madagascar Festivals in May
Zegny Zo Festival
Zegny Zo Festival is celebrated in the third week of May every year. It lasts for about one week and you can immerse yourself into a lively atmosphere and enjoy it to the fullest. People dress up for street art, presenting a feast of song and dance. It’s a good opportunity for you to see large-scale performance of puppetry and stilt-walking around the streets.Donia Festival
Donia Festival is the largest musical festival celebrated in Nose Be in Madagascar. The festival mainly focuses on performing music pieces created by local and international musicians. It also includes sports events, beauty pageant, cultural exhibition and conference. Furthermore, it truly reflects the diversity of Madagascar culture. Do not miss this cultural event if you’re in Nose Be this month.
May Weather of Major Madagascar Cities
City |
Temp |
Rainfall
(mm)
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Humi- dity
(%)
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Sunrise/ Sunset |
Antananarivo |
12.3-23.2°C (54.14°F-73.76°F) |
22.5 | 78.5 |
06:07:22/
17:32:03
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Toliara |
21.3-28.1°C (70.34°F-82.58°F) |
10 | 66 |
06:22:36/
17:36:14
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Fianaranstoa |
11.9-20.4°C (53.42°F-68.72°F) |
27 | 87 |
06:11:53/
17:27:32
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Toamasina |
19.5-27.3°C (67.1°F-81.14°F) |
228.3 | 85 |
05:57:23/
17:24:19
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Mahajanga |
22.5-30.3°C (72.5°F-86.54°F) |
8 | 66 |
05:57:23/
17:24:19
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Morondava |
22.1-29.3°C (71.78°F-84.74°F) |
7 | 64 |
05:57:23/
17:24:19
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Antisiranana |
22.1-29.3°C (71.78°F-84.74°F) |
13.4 | 72 |
05:50:44/
17:27:04
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Madagascar Weather by Month
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