The best time to visit Morondava is from April to November. Because April to November is the time when the weather is clear, and the rainfall is low. During this period, you can do various outdoor activities like visiting Avenue of the Baobabs, hiking in Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and exploring Kirindy Mitea National Park.

Bemaraha National Park in these Months

Specifically, May, June, September, and October are the best months to visit. Traveling to Morondava during these four months, in addition to not getting interference from heavy rainfall, you will also encounter warm and comfortable weather almost every day. July and August also enjoy good climate, but they belong to the peak season, when it is crowded and travel expenditure is high.

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These months are not a good time to visit Morondava. During this period, Morondava is humid and hot. In specific, there are many rainy days; and the temperature is high, with an average maximum of 32°C (89.6°F). Frequent rainfall will lead to muddy roads, and you need to make an effort to visit the Avenue of the Baobabs. What’s worse, some areas may even be impassable, for example, Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is usually closed during the rainy season. Besides, during this period, there are many mosquitoes.

The only good thing is that the number of tourists is small during this period, bringing down hotels prices and travel cost. 

Muddy River in the Rainy Season

In April, Morondava enters the dry season, and the weather is very sunny, with no more than 5 rainy days in general. Besides, this month is the shoulder season, and you don’t need to worry about crowds in popular attractions such as the Avenue of the Baobabs or Kirindy Mitea National Park. However, the weather is still a little hot this month, especially for hiking. If you’re not afraid of the heat, April is a great time to visit.

These are the best months to visit Morondava. The rainfall is low, with an average of only one rainy day per month. The temperature is cozy overall: it is generally warm in May, and warm during the daytime and cool at night in June. The sunshine hours of these months reach the longest level throughout the year, while the UV index is at its lowest level. Therefore, the weather conditions are suitable not only for a hike in Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, but also for a visit to Avenue of the Baobabs to watch the sunset.

Morondava is relatively crowded at this time, but the number of tourists has not yet peaked. Compared with busy July and August, the hotels and tickets are not very hard to book.

The weather during these two months is pleasant, which is sunny and clear with moderate temperature, long sunshine lengths, and not very strong UV rays. Therefore, it is also a good time to visit.

However, if you plan to visit Morondava in these two months, be sure to make related reservations in advance, otherwise, you may fail to book a hotel with better conditions, and your expenses will be high. Moreover, whether you go to the reserves, national parks, fishing villages, or Avenue of the Baobabs, you will see a lot of people and feel crowded. Because during this period, many people from northern hemisphere countries come to spend their summer vacation.

September and October are also the perfect months to visit Morondava. In the middle of the dry season, these months have rainfall that can almost be negligible. Tourists who come here for summer vacation leave, and the prices of hotels and tickets gradually decrease to normal levels. The temperature is a little high, but it’s not very hot.

 

In addition, October is the lactation period for the endemic species fossa in this area, which means that they are more active, and you are more likely to see them at Kirindy Mitea National Park.

People Hiking in Kirindy National Park

Cute Lemurs in the Reserve

This month is relatively a good time to visit Morondava. Although November is approaching the end of the dry season, the weather is still stable. The monthly average number of rainy days is only 3 days. Besides, November is the shoulder season, so you can enjoy a quiet and affordable trip.

However, November may be a bit hot and has strong UV rays, so it may not be very comfortable when hiking in national parks and reserves, and you may get sunburned when relaxing on the beach and waiting for sunset at Avenue of the Baobabs if you don’t wear sunscreen.

1. When is the best time to visit Avenue of the Baobabs?
The dry season from April to November is the best time to visit Avenue of the Baobabs, because the Avenue has better road conditions thanks to the low rainfall. Besides, more sunny days means more chances to see the avenue being dyed orange at sunset time and take amazing photos. 

2. How about visiting the Baobabs during the wet season in 2025?
The Baobabs are still tall and magnificent in the wet season, besides, they are full of green leaves at this period. However, the roads are extremely muddy, which will influence your travel and experience. What’s worse, the chance to see beautiful sunset at Avenue of the Baobabs is smaller.

3. When is the best time to visit Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and Kirindy Mitea National Park?
April to November with stable and sunny weather is the best time to visit these two destinations, when the road conditions are safe enough. Please know that Tsingy de Bemaraha is not accessible during the rainy season.