Antsiranana Weather in May

Season: Dry Season; Autumn

Overview:
(1) The weather is good overall: the temperature is relatively mild, the rainfall is low, and the wind is soft;
(2) It’s one of the best months to visit Antsiranan not only for those who prefer nice climate, but also who want to enjoy a non-touristy trip.

Temperature

In May, the maximum temperature throughout the day is roughly 30°C (86°F), while in the evening the minimum drops to around 22°C (72°F), warm overall but a little hot around noon. There is nearly no difference in temperature between the beginning and end of the month. The sea temperature averages 27°C (81°F), warm and cozy for swimming.

Sunny and Dry May

Rainfall/ Humidity

Being in the middle of the dry season, May in Antsiranana sees low rainfall. On average, there is roughly 17 mm of rainfall along with 7 rainy days. The small rainfall will hardly have any effect on your trip. Humidity averages 68%.

Daylight Hours/ Sunshine Hours

May is the last month of autumn, with late sunrise and early sunset at 05:54 and 17:23 respectively, ensuring a day length of about 11.5 hours. Because of the month’s low rainfall, the length of sunshine is long and reaches about 9 hours per day. At the same time, approaching winter, May is one of the months with the lowest UV index, which is 9. But sun protection measures are still needed and necessary when going out, especially between 10:00 and 14:00.

Wind

The average wind speed in May is 20 kph (12.4 mph), which is relatively pleasant and gentle, and suitable for kitesurfing. However, you should be told that the wind at night may make you feel cool slightly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Antsiranana?

Yes, May is one of the best months to visit Antsiranana.
(1) The weather of Antsiranana in May is sunny and warm overall with only a little hot midday, enabling you to do various outdoor activities such as hiking in a national park, soaking up the sun on the soft beach, and enjoying sea sports.
(2) With low rainfall, the dirt roads will not be muddy and impassable.
(3) May is the shoulder season in Antsiranana, so you don’t have to worry that you will see a lot of tourists or find it difficult and expensive to book hotels and airplanes.

People Hiking in Sunny and Warm May

What to Bring for Antsiranana Trip in May

For Beach Trip: You may need a bathing suit if you plan to go swimming in the sea or play sea sports. For those who don’t have related plans and just want to enjoy sunbathing or the beautiful scenery on the beach, females can wear dresses or skirts plus tank tops, and males can wear sleeveless or half-sleeved T-shirts or short shirts with shorts. As for shoes, water shoes and flip-flops are both suitable.

For Hiking Trip: Considering that your trip may cover places with dense trees, you are advised to wear thin and breathable long pants to protect your skin. As for tops, you can wear cool T-shirts. In addition, you can also wear a thin sun protection jacket to shield yourself from the UV rays. For hiking trips in May, lightweight and comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes are needed.

Others: Sun hats and sunscreen are important either when you go to the beach or go hiking. As for sunglasses, you may need them when you enjoy sunbathing. It is also advisable to bring a mask because some roads can be a bit dusty this month.

Top Things to Do in Antsiranana in May

Recommendation Rate:

1. Relaxing on the Beach

(1) Sunbathing: May is warm and sunny, with long sunshine hours and not particularly strong UV rays, so it’s perfect for finding a quiet spot on the beach to relax and enjoy the warmth of the sun. Recommended destinations include Ramena Beach, Diego Suarez Bay, and the Three Bays.
(2) Snorkeling: May has high water visibility, suitable to experience snorkeling in the beautiful ocean of Antsiranana. Diego Suarez Bay and Emerald Sea, with their beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life, are both great options.
(3) Surfing: With comfortable sea temperature and excellent wind conditions, it is highly recommended that you try kitesurfing at Sakalava Bay this month, one of the most famous destinations for kitesurfing all over the world.

People Sunbathing on the Beach

Undersea View of Antsiranana

2. Go Hiking

May is one of the best months to go hiking in Antsiranana, as the road conditions are good and it is not extremely hot.

(1) If you want to explore Madagascar’s special wildlife, hike in Ankarana National Park or Amber Mountain National Park, both of which are very rich in animal species such as lemurs, birds, and chameleons.
(2) If you want to see baobabs, who are bearing fruit this month, Baobab Romynet A. Saurezensis is your best choice.
(3) If you are more interested in rock forests, you can visit Tsingy Rouge, a place famous for its distinctive red rock forests; or Ankarana National Park, which has spectacular gray limestone in addition to various wildlife.

Rock Forests of Ankarana National Park

Tips：

1. If you plan to go to Tsingy Rouge in May 2025, it is recommended that you take motion sickness pills in advance, as the road there is quite bumpy.

2. The climate of Antsiranana in May is dry and can be a bit hot at midday, so you are advised to bring enough drinking water when hiking.

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