Ifaty Weather in October
Season: Dry Season; Spring
Overview:
(1) Ifaty has low rainfall, dry air and sunny weather in October;
(2) It is warm and cozy;
(3) There are not many visitors, and hotels and flight tickets are relatively cheap.
Dry Road outside Reniala Reserve in October
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Temperature
Although the temperature is rising this month, it is still in a pleasant range overall, averaging at 19 - 29°C (66 - 84°F). At the same time, the difference between day and night temperatures is narrowing, although you will still need a thin shirt for morning and evening trips. Rising temperature also leads to a rise in sea temperature, which is 25°C (77°F), neither too cool nor too warm for sea swimming.
Rainfall
The rainfall of Ifaty in October is still low. In specific, there is only an average of 12 mm of rainfall and 2 rainy days. Therefore, you don’t even need to check the weather forecast in advance in order to avoid rainy days. However, with low humidity of around 62%, and rising temperatures, you may easily feel dry and it is advisable to drink water more frequently.
Daylight Hours/ Sunshine Hours
In October, you may have to wait a little longer if you want to go to see the sunset on the beach in Ifaty, as the sunset is late at around 18:10. Meanwhile, sunrise is relatively early at around 5:32, so the daylight hours can be around 12.5 - 13 hours this month, with around 10 hours of sunshine. Be sure to take sun protection measures so that you won’t get sunburned in October when the UV index is high at around 11.
Is October a Good Time to Visit Ifaty?
October is one of the best months to visit Ifaty. In October, Ifaty weather is quite good and suitable for traveling: it is sunny, warm, and comfortable, and daylight hours are long. Moreover, traveling to Ifaty in October 2025, the slack season, you will have a cost-effective and quiet trip.
Relatively Quiet Ifaty Beach in October
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What to Bring for Ifaty Trip in October
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Clothes: Females can wear long dresses or thin pants plus short shirts, while males can wear T-shirts plus thin long pants. If you are afraid of heat, you can also pack short pants, which may be needed especially at midday. Moreover, thin jackets like sun protection jackets or shirts are recommended to wear in the mornings and evenings when the temperature is relatively lower.
Shoes: For destinations like forests and reserves, you are recommended to pack sneakers and hiking shoes; while for destinations like beaches, you are recommended to pack slippers and sandals.
Accessories: To protect yourself from the strong UV rays, you should pack SPF 50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and sunhats. Besides, if you plan to swim in the sea, you are recommended to bring comfortable swimsuits.
Top Things to Do in Ifaty in October
Recommendation Rate:
1. See Baby Lemurs in Reniala Reserve
October to November is the time when adult lemurs give birth, so you have a chance to see cute baby lemurs that have just been born when visiting Reniala Reserve in October. Since they can’t walk yet, you will see them lying on top of the adult lemurs and moving together with them in the trees. Of course, in addition to lemurs, you will also see many other wild animals such as chameleons, rare birds, lizards, etc. If you haven’t seen the baobabs which are more than 10 meters (33 feet) high, this place with dozens of baobabs will be more attractive to you.
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2. Try Snorkeling in Nearby Sea
The waters around Ifaty have large coral reefs, and are natural huge aquariums with a wealth of marine life and very popular with divers. In October, the sea temperature is warm enough and the visibility in the water is relatively high, so you are highly recommended to try snorkeling. While snorkeling, you will have the wonderful experience of swimming together with lovely sea creatures: you will see colorful corals, all kinds of cute and nice fish, starfish, and may also come across sea turtles and giant clams.
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3. Enjoy Sunbathing on the Beach
In October with less visitors and sunny climate, it will be quite cozy to enjoy sunbathing on the beach. At Ifaty Beach, which is known as one of the most stunning beaches in Africa, you can look out at the clear sea that is connected to the blue sky; you can lie down on a beach chair and relax in the warm sunshine; you can go swimming and surfing in the sea; and you can sit in a nearby restaurant and enjoy a delicious and fresh seafood meal and watch the golden sun sinking slowly into the sea. If you stay here until the evening, you may also see wonderful performances.|
Ifaty Beach Sunset
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